European Shag vs Brandt's Cormorant
Gulosus aristotelis comparado com Urile penicillatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | European Shag | Brandt's Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Gulosus aristotelis | Urile penicillatus |
| Ordem | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Família | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 52,5 cm (20.7 in) | 56,1 cm (22.1 in) |
| Peso | 1777,25 g (62.69 oz) | 2280,1666666666665 g (80.43 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 1-6 | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
European Shag
Least Concern
Brandt's 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.
Brandt's Cormorant
84–89 cm. Large; glossy dark green with blue throat pouch; white face plumes in breeding. Breeds along Pacific coast of North America from Alaska to Baja California. Feeds on fish in kelp beds and rocky shores; plunge-dives and pursues fish underwater. Colonial rooster on sea cliffs.