Antarctic Shag vs Long-tailed Cormorant
Leucocarbo bransfieldensis comparé à Microcarbo africanus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Antarctic Shag | Long-tailed Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Leucocarbo bransfieldensis | Microcarbo africanus |
| Ordre | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Statut de conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 39,8 cm (15.7 in) |
| Poids | 2780,0 g (98.06 oz) | 557,5 g (19.67 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-3 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Not Evaluated
Antarctic Shag
Least Concern
Long-tailed Cormorant
About These Birds
Antarctic Shag
63–72 cm. Black above; white below; caruncles reduced compared to related shags. Breeds on the Antarctic Peninsula and associated islands. Feeds on fish in cold Antarctic coastal waters. One of the southernmost-breeding cormorants; largely sedentary around breeding colonies.
Long-tailed Cormorant
50–55 cm. Slim; brown-black with long tail; orange facial skin. Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar in freshwater habitats. Feeds on small fish and amphibians. Gregarious; roosts communally in large trees. One of Africa's commonest freshwater birds.