Campbell Island Shag vs Auckland Islands Shag
Leucocarbo campbelli compared with Leucocarbo colensoi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Campbell Island Shag | Auckland Islands Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo campbelli | Leucocarbo colensoi |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.2 cm (20.6 in) | 54.7 cm (21.5 in) |
| Weight | 1820.0 g (64.20 oz) | 2000.0 g (70.55 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Campbell Island Shag
Vulnerable
Auckland Islands 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.
Auckland Islands Shag
63 cm. Black and white; orange caruncles. Endemic to Auckland Islands, New Zealand subantarctic. Vulnerable; total population estimated at only a few thousand. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in surrounding cold ocean waters. Non-migratory; restricted to the island group.