Auckland Islands Shag vs Indian Cormorant
Leucocarbo colensoi compared with Phalacrocorax fuscicollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Auckland Islands Shag | Indian Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo colensoi | Phalacrocorax fuscicollis |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 54.7 cm (21.5 in) | 52.6 cm (20.7 in) |
| Weight | 2000.0 g (70.55 oz) | 695.0 g (24.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Auckland Islands Shag
Least Concern
Indian Cormorant
About These Birds
Auckland Islands Shag
63 cm. Black and white; orange caruncles. Endemic to Auckland Islands, New Zealand subantarctic. Vulnerable; total population estimated at only a few thousand. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in surrounding cold ocean waters. Non-migratory; restricted to the island group.
Indian Cormorant
63 cm. Black above; white underparts; white ear tufts in breeding; long white filoplumes on neck. Resident across South and Southeast Asia in freshwater lakes, rivers, and estuaries. Near Threatened; declining due to wetland loss. Feeds on small fish; colonial breeder in trees.