South Georgia Shag vs Chatham Islands Shag
Leucocarbo georgianus comparado com Leucocarbo onslowi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | South Georgia Shag | Chatham Islands Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Leucocarbo georgianus | Leucocarbo onslowi |
| Ordem | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Família | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Estado de conservação | Not Evaluated | Critically Endangered |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | — | 51,8 cm (20.4 in) |
| Peso | 2678,0 g (94.46 oz) | 2095,0 g (73.90 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2-3 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Not Evaluated
South Georgia Shag
Critically Endangered
Chatham Islands Shag
About These Birds
South Georgia Shag
62 cm. Black and white; orange caruncles. Endemic to South Georgia and surrounding subantarctic islands. Feeds on fish in cold, productive South Georgia waters. Colonial nester on cliff ledges; closely related to Imperial Shag complex. Resident; does not migrate far from islands.
Chatham Islands Shag
63 cm. Black and white; orange-red caruncles at bill base. Endemic to Chatham Islands, New Zealand. Critically Endangered; total population fewer than 1,000 birds. Restricted to a few Chatham Islands colonies; feeds on fish and invertebrates in surrounding coastal waters.