Rough-faced Shag vs Socotra Cormorant
Leucocarbo carunculatus compared with Phalacrocorax nigrogularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rough-faced Shag | Socotra Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo carunculatus | Phalacrocorax nigrogularis |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 57.6 cm (22.7 in) | 56.6 cm (22.3 in) |
| Weight | 2577.5 g (90.92 oz) | 1560.0 g (55.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Rough-faced Shag
Vulnerable
Socotra 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.
Socotra Cormorant
80 cm. Large; dark brown with pale yellow gape and facial skin. Breeds on islands in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Red Sea. Vulnerable; faces threats from oil spills, human disturbance, and overfishing. Feeds on fish in warm Arabian Sea; colonial nester on flat, barren islands.