Rough-faced Shag vs Socotra Cormorant
Leucocarbo carunculatus comparado com Phalacrocorax nigrogularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Rough-faced Shag | Socotra Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Leucocarbo carunculatus | Phalacrocorax nigrogularis |
| Ordem | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Família | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Estado de conservação | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 57,6 cm (22.7 in) | 56,6 cm (22.3 in) |
| Peso | 2577,5 g (90.92 oz) | 1560,0 g (55.03 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 1-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Vulnerable
Rough-faced Shag
Vulnerable
Socotra Cormorant
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.
Socotra Cormorant
80 cm. Large; dark brown with pale yellow gape and facial skin. Breeds on islands in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Red Sea. Vulnerable; faces threats from oil spills, human disturbance, and overfishing. Feeds on fish in warm Arabian Sea; colonial nester on flat, barren islands.