Rough-faced Shag vs Kerguelen Islands Shag
Leucocarbo carunculatus compared with Leucocarbo verrucosus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rough-faced Shag | Kerguelen Islands Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo carunculatus | Leucocarbo verrucosus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 57.6 cm (22.7 in) | 53.4 cm (21.0 in) |
| Weight | 2577.5 g (90.92 oz) | 2500.0 g (88.18 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Rough-faced Shag
Least Concern
Kerguelen 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.
Kerguelen Islands Shag
65 cm. Black and white; distinctive warty orange caruncles at bill base. Endemic to Kerguelen Islands, southern Indian Ocean. Feeds on fish in cold Kerguelen Island waters; colonial nester on rocky coastal cliffs. Locally common but restricted range makes it Vulnerable.