Rock Shag vs Bank Cormorant
Leucocarbo magellanicus compared with Phalacrocorax neglectus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rock Shag | Bank Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo magellanicus | Phalacrocorax neglectus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 50.1 cm (19.7 in) | 52.2 cm (20.6 in) |
| Weight | 1500.0 g (52.91 oz) | 1930.0 g (68.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Rock Shag
Endangered
Bank Cormorant
About These Birds
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.
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.