European Shag vs Kerguelen Islands Shag
Gulosus aristotelis comparé à Leucocarbo verrucosus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | European Shag | Kerguelen Islands Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Gulosus aristotelis | Leucocarbo verrucosus |
| Ordre | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 52,5 cm (20.7 in) | 53,4 cm (21.0 in) |
| Poids | 1777,25 g (62.69 oz) | 2500,0 g (88.18 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-6 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
European Shag
Least Concern
Kerguelen Islands 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.
Kerguelen Islands Shag
65 cm. Black and white; distinctive warty orange caruncles at bill base. Endemic to Kerguelen Islands, southern Indian Ocean. Feeds on fish in cold Kerguelen Island waters; colonial nester on rocky coastal cliffs. Locally common but restricted range makes it Vulnerable.