Chatham Islands Shag vs Spotted Shag
Leucocarbo onslowi compared with Phalacrocorax punctatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chatham Islands Shag | Spotted Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo onslowi | Phalacrocorax punctatus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 51.8 cm (20.4 in) | 48.2 cm (19.0 in) |
| Weight | 2095.0 g (73.90 oz) | 1211.6666666666667 g (42.74 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Chatham Islands Shag
Least Concern
Spotted Shag
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.
Spotted Shag
70 cm. Spotted brown and white upperparts in breeding; pale below; blue orbital ring; yellow feet. Endemic to New Zealand coast and offshore islands. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in coastal kelp beds. Near Threatened; nests on cliff ledges.