European Shag vs Pitt Island Shag
Gulosus aristotelis compared with Phalacrocorax featherstoni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | European Shag | Pitt Island Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gulosus aristotelis | Phalacrocorax featherstoni |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.5 cm (20.7 in) | 43.7 cm (17.2 in) |
| Weight | 1777.25 g (62.69 oz) | 1043.75 g (36.82 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-6 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
European Shag
Endangered
Pitt 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.
Pitt Island Shag
63 cm. Dark grey-brown; orange facial skin. Endemic to Pitt Island in the Chatham Islands group, New Zealand. Critically Endangered; fewer than 300 birds known. Feeds on inshore fish in cold coastal waters. Very restricted range on a single isolated island group.