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Rock Shag
Leucocarbo magellanicus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
50.1 cm
Weight
1500.0 g
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Order
Suliformes
On this page
About
60–66 cm. Black above; white below; vivid red-orange caruncles at bill base in breeding. Breeds coasts and islands of southern Chile, Argentina, and Falkland Islands. Feeds on fish in cold sub-Antarctic inshore waters. Nest on cliff ledges in small colonies; resident.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 50.1 cm | 19.7 in |
| Weight | 1500.0 g | 52.91 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Leucocarbo |
| Species | Leucocarbo magellanicus |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Rock Shag endangered?
The Rock Shag has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rock Shag nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Rock Shag?
The Rock Shag has a wingspan of 50.1 cm, weight of 1500.0 g.
What order and family does the Rock Shag belong to?
The Rock Shag (Leucocarbo magellanicus) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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