Rough-faced Shag
Leucocarbo carunculatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="leucocarbo-carunculatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Rough-faced Shag (Leucocarbo carunculatus) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorants & shags), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 57.6 cm and a weight of 2.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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65–70 cm. Black above; white below; prominent orange-red facial caruncles. Endemic to Cook Strait area, New Zealand. Vulnerable; small fragmented population. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in coastal waters. Colonial nester on cliff ledges; distinct from other New Zealand shags.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 57.6 cm | 22.7 in |
| Weight | 2577.5 g | 90.92 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Leucocarbo |
| Species | Leucocarbo carunculatus |
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