Rough-faced Shag vs Little Cormorant
Leucocarbo carunculatus compared with Microcarbo niger
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rough-faced Shag | Little Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo carunculatus | Microcarbo niger |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 57.6 cm (22.7 in) | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Weight | 2577.5 g (90.92 oz) | 442.5 g (15.61 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Rough-faced Shag
Least Concern
Little 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 Cormorant
50–55 cm. Small; all dark glossy black; orange facial skin; short crest in breeding. Widespread across South and Southeast Asia in freshwater lakes, rivers, and estuaries. Feeds on small fish. Commonly seen perched with wings outstretched drying plumage.