European Shag vs Crozet Shag
Gulosus aristotelis comparado com Leucocarbo melanogenis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | European Shag | Crozet Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Gulosus aristotelis | Leucocarbo melanogenis |
| Ordem | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Família | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 52,5 cm (20.7 in) | — |
| Peso | 1777,25 g (62.69 oz) | 2166,6666666666665 g (76.43 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 1-6 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
European Shag
Not Evaluated
Crozet Shag
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.
Crozet Shag
63 cm. Black above; white below; orange-yellow caruncles; blue eye-ring. Endemic to Crozet Islands, southern Indian Ocean. Vulnerable with small total population. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in cold Crozet Island waters. Colonial nester on coastal cliffs.