Antarctic Shag vs Campbell Island Shag
Leucocarbo bransfieldensis compared with Leucocarbo campbelli
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Antarctic Shag | Campbell Island Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo bransfieldensis | Leucocarbo campbelli |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 52.2 cm (20.6 in) |
| Weight | 2780.0 g (98.06 oz) | 1820.0 g (64.20 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Antarctic Shag
Vulnerable
Campbell Island 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.
Campbell Island Shag
63 cm. Black and white pied shag; orange facial caruncles. Endemic to Campbell Island, New Zealand subantarctic. Vulnerable with total population of only a few hundred. Feeds on fish and invertebrates; nests on coastal cliff ledges in small colonies.