Antarctic Shag vs Crowned Cormorant
Leucocarbo bransfieldensis comparé à Microcarbo coronatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Antarctic Shag | Crowned Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Leucocarbo bransfieldensis | Microcarbo coronatus |
| Ordre | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Statut de conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 41,2 cm (16.2 in) |
| Poids | 2780,0 g (98.06 oz) | 768,0 g (27.09 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Not Evaluated
Antarctic Shag
Least Concern
Crowned 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.
Crowned Cormorant
50–57 cm. Dark brown with white facial spots in breeding plumage; orange-red facial skin. Endemic to coastal southern Africa (Namibia and South Africa). Near Threatened; restricted range on rocky shores and inshore waters. Feeds on fish; colonial nester on rocky islands and sea stacks.