South Georgia Shag vs Pygmy Cormorant
Leucocarbo georgianus compared with Microcarbo pygmaeus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | South Georgia Shag | Pygmy Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo georgianus | Microcarbo pygmaeus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 40.2 cm (15.8 in) |
| Weight | 2678.0 g (94.46 oz) | 693.3333333333334 g (24.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
South Georgia Shag
Least Concern
Pygmy Cormorant
About These Birds
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.
Pygmy Cormorant
45–55 cm. Small; dark brown with chestnut head and neck in breeding; pale yellow throat. Resident across eastern Europe, Middle East, and Central Asia in freshwater lakes and rivers. Vulnerable; declining due to wetland degradation. Feeds on small fish by diving.