Antarctic Shag vs Long-tailed Cormorant
Leucocarbo bransfieldensis compared with Microcarbo africanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Antarctic Shag | Long-tailed Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo bransfieldensis | Microcarbo africanus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 39.8 cm (15.7 in) |
| Weight | 2780.0 g (98.06 oz) | 557.5 g (19.67 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Antarctic Shag
Least Concern
Long-tailed Cormorant
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.
Long-tailed Cormorant
50–55 cm. Slim; brown-black with long tail; orange facial skin. Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar in freshwater habitats. Feeds on small fish and amphibians. Gregarious; roosts communally in large trees. One of Africa's commonest freshwater birds.