European Shag vs Pygmy Cormorant
Gulosus aristotelis comparé à Microcarbo pygmaeus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | European Shag | Pygmy Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Gulosus aristotelis | Microcarbo pygmaeus |
| Ordre | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 52,5 cm (20.7 in) | 40,2 cm (15.8 in) |
| Poids | 1777,25 g (62.69 oz) | 693,3333333333334 g (24.46 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-6 | 2-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
European Shag
Least Concern
Pygmy Cormorant
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.
Pygmy Cormorant
45–55 cm. Small; dark brown with chestnut head and neck in breeding; pale yellow throat. Resident across eastern Europe, Middle East, and Central Asia in freshwater lakes and rivers. Vulnerable; declining due to wetland degradation. Feeds on small fish by diving.