Auckland Islands Shag vs Chatham Islands Shag
Leucocarbo colensoi compared with Leucocarbo onslowi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Auckland Islands Shag | Chatham Islands Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo colensoi | Leucocarbo onslowi |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 54.7 cm (21.5 in) | 51.8 cm (20.4 in) |
| Weight | 2000.0 g (70.55 oz) | 2095.0 g (73.90 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Auckland Islands Shag
Critically Endangered
Chatham Islands Shag
About These Birds
Auckland Islands Shag
63 cm. Black and white; orange caruncles. Endemic to Auckland Islands, New Zealand subantarctic. Vulnerable; total population estimated at only a few thousand. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in surrounding cold ocean waters. Non-migratory; restricted to the island group.
Chatham Islands Shag
63 cm. Black and white; orange-red caruncles at bill base. Endemic to Chatham Islands, New Zealand. Critically Endangered; total population fewer than 1,000 birds. Restricted to a few Chatham Islands colonies; feeds on fish and invertebrates in surrounding coastal waters.