Antarctic Shag vs Rock Shag
Leucocarbo bransfieldensis compared with Leucocarbo magellanicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Antarctic Shag | Rock Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo bransfieldensis | Leucocarbo magellanicus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 50.1 cm (19.7 in) |
| Weight | 2780.0 g (98.06 oz) | 1500.0 g (52.91 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Antarctic Shag
Least Concern
Rock 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.
Rock Shag
60–66 cm. Black above; white below; vivid red-orange caruncles at bill base in breeding. Breeds coasts and islands of southern Chile, Argentina, and Falkland Islands. Feeds on fish in cold sub-Antarctic inshore waters. Nest on cliff ledges in small colonies; resident.