Auckland Islands Shag vs South Georgia Shag
Leucocarbo colensoi compared with Leucocarbo georgianus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Auckland Islands Shag | South Georgia Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo colensoi | Leucocarbo georgianus |
| 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) | 2678.0 g (94.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Auckland Islands Shag
Not Evaluated
South Georgia 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.
South Georgia Shag
62 cm. Black and white; orange caruncles. Endemic to South Georgia and surrounding subantarctic islands. Feeds on fish in cold, productive South Georgia waters. Colonial nester on cliff ledges; closely related to Imperial Shag complex. Resident; does not migrate far from islands.