Rough-faced Shag vs Crowned Cormorant
Leucocarbo carunculatus verglichen mit Microcarbo coronatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Rough-faced Shag | Crowned Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Leucocarbo carunculatus | Microcarbo coronatus |
| Ordnung | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Familie | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 57,6 cm (22.7 in) | 41,2 cm (16.2 in) |
| Gewicht | 2577,5 g (90.92 oz) | 768,0 g (27.09 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Vulnerable
Rough-faced Shag
Least Concern
Crowned Cormorant
About These Birds
Rough-faced Shag
65–70 cm. Black above; white below; prominent orange-red facial caruncles. Endemic to Cook Strait area, New Zealand. Vulnerable; small fragmented population. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in coastal waters. Colonial nester on cliff ledges; distinct from other New Zealand shags.
Crowned Cormorant
50–57 cm. Dark brown with white facial spots in breeding plumage; orange-red facial skin. Endemic to coastal southern Africa (Namibia and South Africa). Near Threatened; restricted range on rocky shores and inshore waters. Feeds on fish; colonial nester on rocky islands and sea stacks.