Antarctic Shag vs Bank Cormorant
Leucocarbo bransfieldensis compared with Phalacrocorax neglectus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Antarctic Shag | Bank Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo bransfieldensis | Phalacrocorax neglectus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 52.2 cm (20.6 in) |
| Weight | 2780.0 g (98.06 oz) | 1930.0 g (68.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Antarctic Shag
Endangered
Bank 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.
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.