Campbell Island Shag
Leucocarbo campbelli
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<birdfyi-bird slug="leucocarbo-campbelli"></birdfyi-bird>The Campbell Island Shag (Leucocarbo campbelli) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorants & shags), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 52.2 cm and a weight of 1.8 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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63 cm. Black and white pied shag; orange facial caruncles. Endemic to Campbell Island, New Zealand subantarctic. Vulnerable with total population of only a few hundred. Feeds on fish and invertebrates; nests on coastal cliff ledges in small colonies.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 52.2 cm | 20.6 in |
| Weight | 1820.0 g | 64.20 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Leucocarbo |
| Species | Leucocarbo campbelli |
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