European Shag vs Campbell Island Shag
Gulosus aristotelis comparé à Leucocarbo campbelli
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | European Shag | Campbell Island Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Gulosus aristotelis | Leucocarbo campbelli |
| Ordre | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 52,5 cm (20.7 in) | 52,2 cm (20.6 in) |
| Poids | 1777,25 g (62.69 oz) | 1820,0 g (64.20 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-6 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
European Shag
Vulnerable
Campbell Island 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.
Campbell Island Shag
63 cm. Black and white pied shag; orange facial caruncles. Endemic to Campbell Island, New Zealand subantarctic. Vulnerable with total population of only a few hundred. Feeds on fish and invertebrates; nests on coastal cliff ledges in small colonies.