Campbell Island Shag vs Bank Cormorant
Leucocarbo campbelli compared with Phalacrocorax neglectus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Campbell Island Shag | Bank Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo campbelli | Phalacrocorax neglectus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.2 cm (20.6 in) | 52.2 cm (20.6 in) |
| Weight | 1820.0 g (64.20 oz) | 1930.0 g (68.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Campbell Island Shag
Endangered
Bank Cormorant
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.
Bank Cormorant
76 cm. Dark sooty-brown; bare-faced; yellow at gape. Endemic to South Africa and Namibia coast; Near Threatened. Breeds on rocky islands and coastal cliffs. Feeds on fish in the cold Benguela upwelling. Does not venture far from breeding colonies; very restricted coastal range.