European Shag vs Antarctic Shag
Gulosus aristotelis compared with Leucocarbo bransfieldensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | European Shag | Antarctic Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gulosus aristotelis | Leucocarbo bransfieldensis |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.5 cm (20.7 in) | — |
| Weight | 1777.25 g (62.69 oz) | 2780.0 g (98.06 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-6 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
European Shag
Not Evaluated
Antarctic Shag
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.
Antarctic Shag
63–72 cm. Black above; white below; caruncles reduced compared to related shags. Breeds on the Antarctic Peninsula and associated islands. Feeds on fish in cold Antarctic coastal waters. One of the southernmost-breeding cormorants; largely sedentary around breeding colonies.