European Shag vs Red-necked Grebe
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
European Shag
0.78 m
Human
1.75 m
Red-necked Grebe
0.5 m
| European Shag | Red-necked Grebe | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.8–2.2 kg | 0.75–1.6 kg |
| Length | 68–78 cm | 40–50 cm |
| Wingspan | 0.95–1.1 m | 77–88 cm |
| Top Speed | 55 km/h | 60 km/h |
| Lifespan | 12–20 yrs | 8–12 yrs |
| Incubation | 30 days | 23 days |
| Offspring | 1–6 | 3–6 |
| Diet | Piscivore | Piscivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Migratory |
| Habitat | Coast, Ocean, Rocky Cliffs | Wetland, Lake, Coast, Ocean |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Podicipedidae |
| Order | Suliformes | Podicipediformes |