Antarctic Shag vs Brandt's Cormorant
Leucocarbo bransfieldensis compared with Urile penicillatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Antarctic Shag | Brandt's Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo bransfieldensis | Urile penicillatus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 56.1 cm (22.1 in) |
| Weight | 2780.0 g (98.06 oz) | 2280.1666666666665 g (80.43 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Antarctic Shag
Least Concern
Brandt's 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.
Brandt's Cormorant
84–89 cm. Large; glossy dark green with blue throat pouch; white face plumes in breeding. Breeds along Pacific coast of North America from Alaska to Baja California. Feeds on fish in kelp beds and rocky shores; plunge-dives and pursues fish underwater. Colonial rooster on sea cliffs.