Auckland Islands Shag vs Socotra Cormorant
Leucocarbo colensoi compared with Phalacrocorax nigrogularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Auckland Islands Shag | Socotra Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucocarbo colensoi | Phalacrocorax nigrogularis |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 54.7 cm (21.5 in) | 56.6 cm (22.3 in) |
| Weight | 2000.0 g (70.55 oz) | 1560.0 g (55.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Auckland Islands Shag
Vulnerable
Socotra 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.
Socotra Cormorant
80 cm. Large; dark brown with pale yellow gape and facial skin. Breeds on islands in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Red Sea. Vulnerable; faces threats from oil spills, human disturbance, and overfishing. Feeds on fish in warm Arabian Sea; colonial nester on flat, barren islands.