European Shag vs Bounty Islands Shag
Gulosus aristotelis compared with Leucocarbo ranfurlyi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | European Shag | Bounty Islands Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gulosus aristotelis | Leucocarbo ranfurlyi |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.5 cm (20.7 in) | 52.4 cm (20.6 in) |
| Weight | 1777.25 g (62.69 oz) | 2475.0 g (87.30 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-6 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
European Shag
Vulnerable
Bounty Islands 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.
Bounty Islands Shag
60–65 cm. Black and white pied shag; orange facial caruncles; pink feet. Endemic to Bounty Islands, New Zealand subantarctic. Vulnerable; total population fewer than 600 birds on remote barren islets. Feeds on fish in cold surrounding waters; does not disperse far from breeding islands.