Rough-faced Shag vs South Georgia Shag
Leucocarbo carunculatus compared with Leucocarbo georgianus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rough-faced Shag | South Georgia Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo carunculatus | Leucocarbo georgianus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 57.6 cm (22.7 in) | — |
| Weight | 2577.5 g (90.92 oz) | 2678.0 g (94.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Rough-faced Shag
Not Evaluated
South Georgia Shag
About These Birds
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.
South Georgia Shag
62 cm. Black and white; orange caruncles. Endemic to South Georgia and surrounding subantarctic islands. Feeds on fish in cold, productive South Georgia waters. Colonial nester on cliff ledges; closely related to Imperial Shag complex. Resident; does not migrate far from islands.