European Shag vs Kerguelen Islands Shag
Gulosus aristotelis compared with Leucocarbo verrucosus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | European Shag | Kerguelen Islands Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gulosus aristotelis | Leucocarbo verrucosus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.5 cm (20.7 in) | 53.4 cm (21.0 in) |
| Weight | 1777.25 g (62.69 oz) | 2500.0 g (88.18 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-6 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
European Shag
Least Concern
Kerguelen 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.
Kerguelen Islands Shag
65 cm. Black and white; distinctive warty orange caruncles at bill base. Endemic to Kerguelen Islands, southern Indian Ocean. Feeds on fish in cold Kerguelen Island waters; colonial nester on rocky coastal cliffs. Locally common but restricted range makes it Vulnerable.