Chatham Islands Shag vs Long-tailed Cormorant
Leucocarbo onslowi compared with Microcarbo africanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chatham Islands Shag | Long-tailed Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo onslowi | Microcarbo africanus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 51.8 cm (20.4 in) | 39.8 cm (15.7 in) |
| Weight | 2095.0 g (73.90 oz) | 557.5 g (19.67 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Chatham Islands Shag
Least Concern
Long-tailed Cormorant
About These Birds
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.
Long-tailed Cormorant
50–55 cm. Slim; brown-black with long tail; orange facial skin. Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar in freshwater habitats. Feeds on small fish and amphibians. Gregarious; roosts communally in large trees. One of Africa's commonest freshwater birds.