European Shag vs Guanay Cormorant
Gulosus aristotelis comparado com Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | European Shag | Guanay Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Gulosus aristotelis | Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum |
| Ordem | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Família | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 52,5 cm (20.7 in) | 58,6 cm (23.1 in) |
| Peso | 1777,25 g (62.69 oz) | 2280,5 g (80.44 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 1-6 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
European Shag
Near Threatened
Guanay 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.
Guanay Cormorant
76 cm. Black above; white underparts; black facial skin; yellow bill. Breeds Peruvian and Chilean coast; one of the most abundant South American seabirds. Feeds on anchovy in Humboldt Current. Produces massive guano deposits; colonies of millions historically. Near Threatened; sensitive to El Niño.