Kerguelen Islands Shag vs Bank Cormorant
Leucocarbo verrucosus compared with Phalacrocorax neglectus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Kerguelen Islands Shag | Bank Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo verrucosus | Phalacrocorax neglectus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 53.4 cm (21.0 in) | 52.2 cm (20.6 in) |
| Weight | 2500.0 g (88.18 oz) | 1930.0 g (68.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Kerguelen Islands Shag
Endangered
Bank Cormorant
About These Birds
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.
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.