Rough-faced Shag vs Little Pied Cormorant
Leucocarbo carunculatus compared with Microcarbo melanoleucos
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rough-faced Shag | Little Pied Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo carunculatus | Microcarbo melanoleucos |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 57.6 cm (22.7 in) | 43.8 cm (17.2 in) |
| Weight | 2577.5 g (90.92 oz) | 743.5 g (26.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Rough-faced Shag
Least Concern
Little Pied 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.
Little Pied Cormorant
55–65 cm. White-faced with black cap; white underparts; dark back. Widespread in Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific islands in coastal and freshwater habitats. Feeds on small fish and invertebrates. Colonial breeder in trees or cliffs near water.