Chatham Islands Shag vs Little Pied Cormorant
Leucocarbo onslowi compared with Microcarbo melanoleucos
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chatham Islands Shag | Little Pied Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo onslowi | Microcarbo melanoleucos |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 51.8 cm (20.4 in) | 43.8 cm (17.2 in) |
| Weight | 2095.0 g (73.90 oz) | 743.5 g (26.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Chatham Islands Shag
Least Concern
Little Pied 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.
Little Pied Cormorant
55–65 cm. White-faced with black cap; white underparts; dark back. Widespread in Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific islands in coastal and freshwater habitats. Feeds on small fish and invertebrates. Colonial breeder in trees or cliffs near water.