Rough-faced Shag vs Heard Shag
Leucocarbo carunculatus comparado com Leucocarbo nivalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Rough-faced Shag | Heard Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Leucocarbo carunculatus | Leucocarbo nivalis |
| Ordem | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Família | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Estado de conservação | Vulnerable | Not Evaluated |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 57,6 cm (22.7 in) | — |
| Peso | 2577,5 g (90.92 oz) | 2931,0 g (103.39 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 1-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Vulnerable
Rough-faced Shag
Not Evaluated
Heard Shag
About These Birds
Rough-faced Shag
65–70 cm. Black above; white below; prominent orange-red facial caruncles. Endemic to Cook Strait area, New Zealand. Vulnerable; small fragmented population. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in coastal waters. Colonial nester on cliff ledges; distinct from other New Zealand shags.
Heard Shag
63 cm. Black above; white below; orange caruncles. Endemic to Heard Island and McDonald Islands, remote Australian sub-Antarctic territory. Vulnerable; population of only a few thousand in a very restricted range. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in cold surrounding ocean.