Rough-faced Shag vs Bounty Islands Shag
Leucocarbo carunculatus compared with Leucocarbo ranfurlyi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rough-faced Shag | Bounty Islands Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo carunculatus | Leucocarbo ranfurlyi |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 57.6 cm (22.7 in) | 52.4 cm (20.6 in) |
| Weight | 2577.5 g (90.92 oz) | 2475.0 g (87.30 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Rough-faced Shag
Vulnerable
Bounty Islands 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.
Bounty Islands Shag
60–65 cm. Black and white pied shag; orange facial caruncles; pink feet. Endemic to Bounty Islands, New Zealand subantarctic. Vulnerable; total population fewer than 600 birds on remote barren islets. Feeds on fish in cold surrounding waters; does not disperse far from breeding islands.