European Shag vs Rough-faced Shag
Gulosus aristotelis в сравнении с Leucocarbo carunculatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | European Shag | Rough-faced Shag |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Gulosus aristotelis | Leucocarbo carunculatus |
| Отряд | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Семейство | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 52,5 cm (20.7 in) | 57,6 cm (22.7 in) |
| Масса | 1777,25 g (62.69 oz) | 2577,5 g (90.92 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1-6 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
European Shag
Vulnerable
Rough-faced 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.
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.