Antarctic Shag vs Rough-faced Shag
Leucocarbo bransfieldensis compared with Leucocarbo carunculatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Antarctic Shag | Rough-faced Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo bransfieldensis | Leucocarbo carunculatus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 57.6 cm (22.7 in) |
| Weight | 2780.0 g (98.06 oz) | 2577.5 g (90.92 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Antarctic Shag
Vulnerable
Rough-faced 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.
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.