Double-crested Cormorant vs European Shag
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Double-crested Cormorant
0.9 m
Human
1.75 m
European Shag
0.78 m
| Double-crested Cormorant | European Shag | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2–2.5 kg | 1.8–2.2 kg |
| Length | 70–90 cm | 68–78 cm |
| Wingspan | 1.14–1.23 m | 0.95–1.1 m |
| Top Speed | 48 km/h | 55 km/h |
| Lifespan | 6–22 yrs | 12–20 yrs |
| Incubation | 28 days | 30 days |
| Offspring | 1–7 | 1–6 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Piscivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Resident |
| Habitat | Coast, Lake, River, Wetland, Ocean | Coast, Ocean, Rocky Cliffs |
| Regions | North America | Nordics, Europe |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |