European Shag vs Neotropical Cormorant
Gulosus aristotelis comparé à Nannopterum brasilianum
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | European Shag | Neotropical Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Gulosus aristotelis | Nannopterum brasilianum |
| Ordre | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 52,5 cm (20.7 in) | — |
| Poids | 1777,25 g (62.69 oz) | 1452,5 g (51.24 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-6 | 1-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
European Shag
Least Concern
Neotropical 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.
Neotropical Cormorant
58–73 cm. Dark brown-black; olive-yellow bare facial skin; small crest in breeding. Most widely distributed New World cormorant; resident from Mexico to Tierra del Fuego in freshwater and coastal habitats. Feeds on fish by diving; colonial nester in trees near water.