Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

European Shag vs Temminck's Stint

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

European Shag

European Shag

0.78 m

Human

1.75 m

Temminck's Stint

Temminck's Stint

0.15 m

European ShagTemminck's Stint
Weight1.8–2.2 kg18–30 g
Length68–78 cm13–15 cm
Wingspan0.95–1.1 m34–37 cm
Top Speed55 km/h55 km/h
Lifespan12–20 yrs3–8 yrs
Incubation30 days21 days
Offspring1–6 3–4
DietPiscivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentMigratory
HabitatCoast, Ocean, Rocky CliffsWetland, Tundra, Coast, Lake, River
RegionsNordics, EuropeNordics, Europe, Asia, Antarctica
FamilyPhalacrocoracidaeScolopacidae
OrderSuliformesCharadriiformes