Crozet Shag vs Chatham Islands Shag
Leucocarbo melanogenis compared with Leucocarbo onslowi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Crozet Shag | Chatham Islands Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo melanogenis | Leucocarbo onslowi |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 51.8 cm (20.4 in) |
| Weight | 2166.6666666666665 g (76.43 oz) | 2095.0 g (73.90 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Crozet Shag
Critically Endangered
Chatham Islands Shag
About These Birds
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.
Chatham Islands Shag
63 cm. Black and white; orange-red caruncles at bill base. Endemic to Chatham Islands, New Zealand. Critically Endangered; total population fewer than 1,000 birds. Restricted to a few Chatham Islands colonies; feeds on fish and invertebrates in surrounding coastal waters.