Auckland Islands Shag vs Crozet Shag
Leucocarbo colensoi compared with Leucocarbo melanogenis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Auckland Islands Shag | Crozet Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo colensoi | Leucocarbo melanogenis |
| 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) | 2166.6666666666665 g (76.43 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Auckland Islands Shag
Not Evaluated
Crozet 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.
Crozet Shag
63 cm. Black above; white below; orange-yellow caruncles; blue eye-ring. Endemic to Crozet Islands, southern Indian Ocean. Vulnerable with small total population. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in cold Crozet Island waters. Colonial nester on coastal cliffs.