Antarctic Shag
Leucocarbo bransfieldensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="leucocarbo-bransfieldensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Antarctic Shag (Leucocarbo bransfieldensis) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorants & shags), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a weight of 2.8 kg.
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63–72 cm. Black above; white below; caruncles reduced compared to related shags. Breeds on the Antarctic Peninsula and associated islands. Feeds on fish in cold Antarctic coastal waters. One of the southernmost-breeding cormorants; largely sedentary around breeding colonies.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2780.0 g | 98.06 oz |
Habitat & Range
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 29 days. Fledging: 40-45 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Leucocarbo |
| Species | Leucocarbo bransfieldensis |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phalacrocoracidae family