Rough-faced Shag vs Long-tailed Cormorant
Leucocarbo carunculatus compared with Microcarbo africanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rough-faced Shag | Long-tailed Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo carunculatus | Microcarbo africanus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 57.6 cm (22.7 in) | 39.8 cm (15.7 in) |
| Weight | 2577.5 g (90.92 oz) | 557.5 g (19.67 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Rough-faced Shag
Least Concern
Long-tailed Cormorant
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.
Long-tailed Cormorant
50–55 cm. Slim; brown-black with long tail; orange facial skin. Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar in freshwater habitats. Feeds on small fish and amphibians. Gregarious; roosts communally in large trees. One of Africa's commonest freshwater birds.