European Shag vs Bank Cormorant

Gulosus aristotelis dibandingkan dengan Phalacrocorax neglectus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut European Shag Bank Cormorant
Nama Ilmiah Gulosus aristotelis Phalacrocorax neglectus
Ordo Suliformes Suliformes
Famili Phalacrocoracidae Phalacrocoracidae
Status Konservasi Least Concern Endangered
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 52,5 cm (20.7 in) 52,2 cm (20.6 in)
Berat 1777,25 g (62.69 oz) 1930,0 g (68.08 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang 1-6 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

European Shag only

None

Bank Cormorant only

None

Status Konservasi

Least Concern

European Shag

Endangered

Bank 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.

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.

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