Auckland Islands Shag vs Bank Cormorant
Leucocarbo colensoi compared with Phalacrocorax neglectus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Auckland Islands Shag | Bank Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo colensoi | Phalacrocorax neglectus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 54.7 cm (21.5 in) | 52.2 cm (20.6 in) |
| Weight | 2000.0 g (70.55 oz) | 1930.0 g (68.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Auckland Islands Shag
Endangered
Bank 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.
Bank Cormorant
76 cm. Dark sooty-brown; bare-faced; yellow at gape. Endemic to South Africa and Namibia coast; Near Threatened. Breeds on rocky islands and coastal cliffs. Feeds on fish in the cold Benguela upwelling. Does not venture far from breeding colonies; very restricted coastal range.