Campbell Island Shag vs Chatham Islands Shag
Leucocarbo campbelli compared with Leucocarbo onslowi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Campbell Island Shag | Chatham Islands Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo campbelli | Leucocarbo onslowi |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.2 cm (20.6 in) | 51.8 cm (20.4 in) |
| Weight | 1820.0 g (64.20 oz) | 2095.0 g (73.90 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Campbell Island Shag
Critically Endangered
Chatham 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.
Chatham Islands Shag
63 cm. Black and white; orange-red caruncles at bill base. Endemic to Chatham Islands, New Zealand. Critically Endangered; total population fewer than 1,000 birds. Restricted to a few Chatham Islands colonies; feeds on fish and invertebrates in surrounding coastal waters.