Rough-faced Shag vs South Georgia Shag
Leucocarbo carunculatus comparé à Leucocarbo georgianus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Rough-faced Shag | South Georgia Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Leucocarbo carunculatus | Leucocarbo georgianus |
| Ordre | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Not Evaluated |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 57,6 cm (22.7 in) | — |
| Poids | 2577,5 g (90.92 oz) | 2678,0 g (94.46 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
Rough-faced Shag
Not Evaluated
South Georgia Shag
About These Birds
Rough-faced Shag
65–70 cm. Black above; white below; prominent orange-red facial caruncles. Endemic to Cook Strait area, New Zealand. Vulnerable; small fragmented population. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in coastal waters. Colonial nester on cliff ledges; distinct from other New Zealand shags.
South Georgia Shag
62 cm. Black and white; orange caruncles. Endemic to South Georgia and surrounding subantarctic islands. Feeds on fish in cold, productive South Georgia waters. Colonial nester on cliff ledges; closely related to Imperial Shag complex. Resident; does not migrate far from islands.