Bank Cormorant vs Spotted Shag
Phalacrocorax neglectus comparado con Phalacrocorax punctatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Bank Cormorant | Spotted Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Phalacrocorax neglectus | Phalacrocorax punctatus |
| Orden | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Familia | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Estado de conservación | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 52,2 cm (20.6 in) | 48,2 cm (19.0 in) |
| Peso | 1930,0 g (68.08 oz) | 1211,6666666666667 g (42.74 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Endangered
Bank Cormorant
Least Concern
Spotted Shag
About These Birds
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.
Spotted Shag
70 cm. Spotted brown and white upperparts in breeding; pale below; blue orbital ring; yellow feet. Endemic to New Zealand coast and offshore islands. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in coastal kelp beds. Near Threatened; nests on cliff ledges.