Antarctic Shag vs Crowned Cormorant
Leucocarbo bransfieldensis compared with Microcarbo coronatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Antarctic Shag | Crowned Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo bransfieldensis | Microcarbo coronatus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 41.2 cm (16.2 in) |
| Weight | 2780.0 g (98.06 oz) | 768.0 g (27.09 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Antarctic Shag
Least Concern
Crowned Cormorant
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.
Crowned Cormorant
50–57 cm. Dark brown with white facial spots in breeding plumage; orange-red facial skin. Endemic to coastal southern Africa (Namibia and South Africa). Near Threatened; restricted range on rocky shores and inshore waters. Feeds on fish; colonial nester on rocky islands and sea stacks.