Antarctic Shag vs Auckland Islands Shag
Leucocarbo bransfieldensis compared with Leucocarbo colensoi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Antarctic Shag | Auckland Islands Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo bransfieldensis | Leucocarbo colensoi |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 54.7 cm (21.5 in) |
| Weight | 2780.0 g (98.06 oz) | 2000.0 g (70.55 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Antarctic Shag
Vulnerable
Auckland Islands Shag
About These Birds
Antarctic Shag
63–72 cm. Black above; white below; caruncles reduced compared to related shags. Breeds on the Antarctic Peninsula and associated islands. Feeds on fish in cold Antarctic coastal waters. One of the southernmost-breeding cormorants; largely sedentary around breeding colonies.
Auckland Islands Shag
63 cm. Black and white; orange caruncles. Endemic to Auckland Islands, New Zealand subantarctic. Vulnerable; total population estimated at only a few thousand. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in surrounding cold ocean waters. Non-migratory; restricted to the island group.