Antarctic Shag vs Little Pied Cormorant
Leucocarbo bransfieldensis compared with Microcarbo melanoleucos
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Antarctic Shag | Little Pied Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo bransfieldensis | Microcarbo melanoleucos |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 43.8 cm (17.2 in) |
| Weight | 2780.0 g (98.06 oz) | 743.5 g (26.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Antarctic Shag
Least Concern
Little Pied 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.
Little Pied Cormorant
55–65 cm. White-faced with black cap; white underparts; dark back. Widespread in Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific islands in coastal and freshwater habitats. Feeds on small fish and invertebrates. Colonial breeder in trees or cliffs near water.