Campbell Island Shag vs Rough-faced Shag
Leucocarbo campbelli compared with Leucocarbo carunculatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Campbell Island Shag | Rough-faced Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo campbelli | Leucocarbo carunculatus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.2 cm (20.6 in) | 57.6 cm (22.7 in) |
| Weight | 1820.0 g (64.20 oz) | 2577.5 g (90.92 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Campbell Island Shag
Vulnerable
Rough-faced Shag
About These Birds
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.
Rough-faced Shag
65–70 cm. Black above; white below; prominent orange-red facial caruncles. Endemic to Cook Strait area, New Zealand. Vulnerable; small fragmented population. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in coastal waters. Colonial nester on cliff ledges; distinct from other New Zealand shags.