Auckland Islands Shag vs Little Pied Cormorant
Leucocarbo colensoi compared with Microcarbo melanoleucos
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Auckland Islands Shag | Little Pied Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo colensoi | Microcarbo melanoleucos |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 54.7 cm (21.5 in) | 43.8 cm (17.2 in) |
| Weight | 2000.0 g (70.55 oz) | 743.5 g (26.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Auckland Islands Shag
Least Concern
Little Pied Cormorant
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.
Little Pied Cormorant
55–65 cm. White-faced with black cap; white underparts; dark back. Widespread in Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific islands in coastal and freshwater habitats. Feeds on small fish and invertebrates. Colonial breeder in trees or cliffs near water.