European Shag vs Bank Cormorant
Gulosus aristotelis verglichen mit Phalacrocorax neglectus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | European Shag | Bank Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Gulosus aristotelis | Phalacrocorax neglectus |
| Ordnung | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Familie | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 52,5 cm (20.7 in) | 52,2 cm (20.6 in) |
| Gewicht | 1777,25 g (62.69 oz) | 1930,0 g (68.08 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1-6 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
European Shag
Endangered
Bank Cormorant
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.
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.