European Shag vs Neotropical Cormorant
Gulosus aristotelis compared with Nannopterum brasilianum
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | European Shag | Neotropical Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gulosus aristotelis | Nannopterum brasilianum |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.5 cm (20.7 in) | — |
| Weight | 1777.25 g (62.69 oz) | 1452.5 g (51.24 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-6 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
European Shag
Least Concern
Neotropical 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.
Neotropical Cormorant
58–73 cm. Dark brown-black; olive-yellow bare facial skin; small crest in breeding. Most widely distributed New World cormorant; resident from Mexico to Tierra del Fuego in freshwater and coastal habitats. Feeds on fish by diving; colonial nester in trees near water.