Auckland Islands Shag vs Rock Shag
Leucocarbo colensoi compared with Leucocarbo magellanicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Auckland Islands Shag | Rock Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo colensoi | Leucocarbo magellanicus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 54.7 cm (21.5 in) | 50.1 cm (19.7 in) |
| Weight | 2000.0 g (70.55 oz) | 1500.0 g (52.91 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Auckland Islands Shag
Least Concern
Rock 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.
Rock Shag
60–66 cm. Black above; white below; vivid red-orange caruncles at bill base in breeding. Breeds coasts and islands of southern Chile, Argentina, and Falkland Islands. Feeds on fish in cold sub-Antarctic inshore waters. Nest on cliff ledges in small colonies; resident.