Antarctic Shag vs Macquarie Shag
Leucocarbo bransfieldensis compared with Leucocarbo purpurascens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Antarctic Shag | Macquarie Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo bransfieldensis | Leucocarbo purpurascens |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | — |
| Weight | 2780.0 g (98.06 oz) | 2788.3333333333335 g (98.36 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Antarctic Shag
Not Evaluated
Macquarie Shag
About These Birds
Antarctic Shag
63–72 cm. Black above; white below; caruncles reduced compared to related shags. Breeds on the Antarctic Peninsula and associated islands. Feeds on fish in cold Antarctic coastal waters. One of the southernmost-breeding cormorants; largely sedentary around breeding colonies.
Macquarie Shag
63–75 cm. Black with purple-green gloss; white underparts; orange-yellow caruncles. Endemic to Macquarie Island (Australian subantarctic). Vulnerable; total population only a few thousand birds. Feeds on fish in cold sub-Antarctic waters; nests colonially on coastal cliffs.