Auckland Islands Shag vs Rock Shag
Leucocarbo colensoi comparé à Leucocarbo magellanicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Auckland Islands Shag | Rock Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Leucocarbo colensoi | Leucocarbo magellanicus |
| Ordre | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 54,7 cm (21.5 in) | 50,1 cm (19.7 in) |
| Poids | 2000,0 g (70.55 oz) | 1500,0 g (52.91 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
Auckland Islands Shag
Least Concern
Rock Shag
About These Birds
Auckland Islands Shag
63 cm. Black and white; orange caruncles. Endemic to Auckland Islands, New Zealand subantarctic. Vulnerable; total population estimated at only a few thousand. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in surrounding cold ocean waters. Non-migratory; restricted to the island group.
Rock Shag
60–66 cm. Black above; white below; vivid red-orange caruncles at bill base in breeding. Breeds coasts and islands of southern Chile, Argentina, and Falkland Islands. Feeds on fish in cold sub-Antarctic inshore waters. Nest on cliff ledges in small colonies; resident.