European Shag vs Crowned Cormorant
Gulosus aristotelis dibandingkan dengan Microcarbo coronatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atribut | European Shag | Crowned Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Nama Ilmiah | Gulosus aristotelis | Microcarbo coronatus |
| Ordo | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Famili | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Status Konservasi | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Panjang | — | — |
| Rentang Sayap | 52,5 cm (20.7 in) | 41,2 cm (16.2 in) |
| Berat | 1777,25 g (62.69 oz) | 768,0 g (27.09 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Ukuran Sarang | 1-6 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Status Konservasi
Least Concern
European Shag
Least Concern
Crowned Cormorant
About These Birds
European Shag
68–78 cm, wingspan 95–110 cm. All-black with glossy green; short erect crest in breeding; yellow gape. Strictly marine; breeds on rocky coasts of western Europe and Mediterranean. Feeds on fish by diving in clear coastal waters. Vulnerable; threatened by oil spills and overfishing.
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.