European Shag vs Macquarie Shag
Gulosus aristotelis comparé à Leucocarbo purpurascens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | European Shag | Macquarie Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Gulosus aristotelis | Leucocarbo purpurascens |
| Ordre | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 52,5 cm (20.7 in) | — |
| Poids | 1777,25 g (62.69 oz) | 2788,3333333333335 g (98.36 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-6 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
European Shag
Not Evaluated
Macquarie 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.
Macquarie Shag
63–75 cm. Black with purple-green gloss; white underparts; orange-yellow caruncles. Endemic to Macquarie Island (Australian subantarctic). Vulnerable; total population only a few thousand birds. Feeds on fish in cold sub-Antarctic waters; nests colonially on coastal cliffs.