South Georgia Shag vs Bank Cormorant
Leucocarbo georgianus comparé à Phalacrocorax neglectus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | South Georgia Shag | Bank Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Leucocarbo georgianus | Phalacrocorax neglectus |
| Ordre | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Statut de conservation | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 52,2 cm (20.6 in) |
| Poids | 2678,0 g (94.46 oz) | 1930,0 g (68.08 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Not Evaluated
South Georgia Shag
Endangered
Bank Cormorant
About These Birds
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.
Bank Cormorant
76 cm. Dark sooty-brown; bare-faced; yellow at gape. Endemic to South Africa and Namibia coast; Near Threatened. Breeds on rocky islands and coastal cliffs. Feeds on fish in the cold Benguela upwelling. Does not venture far from breeding colonies; very restricted coastal range.