Macquarie Shag vs Bank Cormorant
Leucocarbo purpurascens compared with Phalacrocorax neglectus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Macquarie Shag | Bank Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo purpurascens | Phalacrocorax neglectus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 52.2 cm (20.6 in) |
| Weight | 2788.3333333333335 g (98.36 oz) | 1930.0 g (68.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Macquarie Shag
Endangered
Bank Cormorant
About These Birds
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.
Bank Cormorant
76 cm. Dark sooty-brown; bare-faced; yellow at gape. Endemic to South Africa and Namibia coast; Near Threatened. Breeds on rocky islands and coastal cliffs. Feeds on fish in the cold Benguela upwelling. Does not venture far from breeding colonies; very restricted coastal range.