Antarctic Shag vs Kerguelen Islands Shag
Leucocarbo bransfieldensis compared with Leucocarbo verrucosus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Antarctic Shag | Kerguelen Islands Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo bransfieldensis | Leucocarbo verrucosus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 53.4 cm (21.0 in) |
| Weight | 2780.0 g (98.06 oz) | 2500.0 g (88.18 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Antarctic Shag
Least Concern
Kerguelen Islands 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.
Kerguelen Islands Shag
65 cm. Black and white; distinctive warty orange caruncles at bill base. Endemic to Kerguelen Islands, southern Indian Ocean. Feeds on fish in cold Kerguelen Island waters; colonial nester on rocky coastal cliffs. Locally common but restricted range makes it Vulnerable.