Antarctic Shag vs Cape Cormorant
Leucocarbo bransfieldensis compared with Phalacrocorax capensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Antarctic Shag | Cape Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo bransfieldensis | Phalacrocorax capensis |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 50.6 cm (19.9 in) |
| Weight | 2780.0 g (98.06 oz) | 1223.75 g (43.17 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Antarctic Shag
Endangered
Cape 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.
Cape Cormorant
63 cm. All-black with glossy blue-green; bare orange facial skin. Breeds colonially on South African and Namibian islands. Endangered; severe decline due to competition with purse-seine anchovy fisheries and El Niño events. Feeds on anchovy and sardine in Benguela Current.