European Shag vs Campbell Island Shag
Gulosus aristotelis compared with Leucocarbo campbelli
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | European Shag | Campbell Island Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gulosus aristotelis | Leucocarbo campbelli |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.5 cm (20.7 in) | 52.2 cm (20.6 in) |
| Weight | 1777.25 g (62.69 oz) | 1820.0 g (64.20 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-6 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
European Shag
Vulnerable
Campbell Island 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.
Campbell Island Shag
63 cm. Black and white pied shag; orange facial caruncles. Endemic to Campbell Island, New Zealand subantarctic. Vulnerable with total population of only a few hundred. Feeds on fish and invertebrates; nests on coastal cliff ledges in small colonies.