European Shag vs Pelagic Cormorant
Gulosus aristotelis مقارنةً بـ Urile pelagicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| السمة | European Shag | Pelagic Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم العلمي | Gulosus aristotelis | Urile pelagicus |
| الرتبة | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| الفصيلة | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| حالة الحفاظ | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| الطول | — | — |
| طول الجناح | 52,5 cm (20.7 in) | 50,9 cm (20.0 in) |
| الوزن | 1777,25 g (62.69 oz) | 1767,3333333333333 g (62.34 oz) |
| النظام الغذائي | -- | -- |
| عدد البيض في الوضع | 1-6 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
European Shag
Least Concern
Pelagic Cormorant
About These Birds
European Shag
68–78 cm, wingspan 95–110 cm. All-black with glossy green; short erect crest in breeding; yellow gape. Strictly marine; breeds on rocky coasts of western Europe and Mediterranean. Feeds on fish by diving in clear coastal waters. Vulnerable; threatened by oil spills and overfishing.
Pelagic Cormorant
63–73 cm. Small, slim cormorant; entirely glossy green-black; narrow bill; slender neck. Breeds along Pacific coasts from Baja California to NE Russia on rocky cliffs. Feeds on small fish in kelp beds. Least gregarious North Pacific cormorant; nests in small scattered groups.