European Shag vs South Georgia Shag
Gulosus aristotelis verglichen mit Leucocarbo georgianus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | European Shag | South Georgia Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Gulosus aristotelis | Leucocarbo georgianus |
| Ordnung | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Familie | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 52,5 cm (20.7 in) | — |
| Gewicht | 1777,25 g (62.69 oz) | 2678,0 g (94.46 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1-6 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
European Shag
Not Evaluated
South Georgia Shag
About These Birds
European Shag
68–78 cm, wingspan 95–110 cm. All-black with glossy green; short erect crest in breeding; yellow gape. Strictly marine; breeds on rocky coasts of western Europe and Mediterranean. Feeds on fish by diving in clear coastal waters. Vulnerable; threatened by oil spills and overfishing.
South Georgia Shag
62 cm. Black and white; orange caruncles. Endemic to South Georgia and surrounding subantarctic islands. Feeds on fish in cold, productive South Georgia waters. Colonial nester on cliff ledges; closely related to Imperial Shag complex. Resident; does not migrate far from islands.