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South Georgia Shag
Leucocarbo georgianus
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Not Evaluated
Weight
2678.0 g
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Order
Suliformes
About
62 cm. Black and white; orange caruncles. Endemic to South Georgia and surrounding subantarctic islands. Feeds on fish in cold, productive South Georgia waters. Colonial nester on cliff ledges; closely related to Imperial Shag complex. Resident; does not migrate far from islands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2678.0 g | 94.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 27-31 days. Fledging: 56-65 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Leucocarbo |
| Species | Leucocarbo georgianus |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the South Georgia Shag nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 27-31 days. Fledging: 56-65 days.
How big is the South Georgia Shag?
The South Georgia Shag has a weight of 2678.0 g.
What order and family does the South Georgia Shag belong to?
The South Georgia Shag (Leucocarbo georgianus) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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