Auckland Islands Shag vs Macquarie Shag
Leucocarbo colensoi compared with Leucocarbo purpurascens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Auckland Islands Shag | Macquarie Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo colensoi | Leucocarbo purpurascens |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 54.7 cm (21.5 in) | — |
| Weight | 2000.0 g (70.55 oz) | 2788.3333333333335 g (98.36 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Auckland Islands Shag
Not Evaluated
Macquarie 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.
Macquarie Shag
63–75 cm. Black with purple-green gloss; white underparts; orange-yellow caruncles. Endemic to Macquarie Island (Australian subantarctic). Vulnerable; total population only a few thousand birds. Feeds on fish in cold sub-Antarctic waters; nests colonially on coastal cliffs.