Rough-faced Shag vs Chatham Islands Shag
Leucocarbo carunculatus comparé à Leucocarbo onslowi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Rough-faced Shag | Chatham Islands Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Leucocarbo carunculatus | Leucocarbo onslowi |
| Ordre | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Critically Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 57,6 cm (22.7 in) | 51,8 cm (20.4 in) |
| Poids | 2577,5 g (90.92 oz) | 2095,0 g (73.90 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-3 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
Rough-faced Shag
Critically Endangered
Chatham Islands 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.
Chatham Islands Shag
63 cm. Black and white; orange-red caruncles at bill base. Endemic to Chatham Islands, New Zealand. Critically Endangered; total population fewer than 1,000 birds. Restricted to a few Chatham Islands colonies; feeds on fish and invertebrates in surrounding coastal waters.