Rough-faced Shag vs Indian Cormorant
Leucocarbo carunculatus compared with Phalacrocorax fuscicollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rough-faced Shag | Indian Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo carunculatus | Phalacrocorax fuscicollis |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 57.6 cm (22.7 in) | 52.6 cm (20.7 in) |
| Weight | 2577.5 g (90.92 oz) | 695.0 g (24.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Rough-faced Shag
Least Concern
Indian 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.
Indian Cormorant
63 cm. Black above; white underparts; white ear tufts in breeding; long white filoplumes on neck. Resident across South and Southeast Asia in freshwater lakes, rivers, and estuaries. Near Threatened; declining due to wetland loss. Feeds on small fish; colonial breeder in trees.