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Chatham Islands Shag
Leucocarbo onslowi
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
51.8 cm
Weight
2095.0 g
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Order
Suliformes
About
63 cm. Black and white; orange-red caruncles at bill base. Endemic to Chatham Islands, New Zealand. Critically Endangered; total population fewer than 1,000 birds. Restricted to a few Chatham Islands colonies; feeds on fish and invertebrates in surrounding coastal waters.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 51.8 cm | 20.4 in |
| Weight | 2095.0 g | 73.90 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Leucocarbo |
| Species | Leucocarbo onslowi |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Chatham Islands Shag endangered?
The Chatham Islands Shag has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How big is the Chatham Islands Shag?
The Chatham Islands Shag has a wingspan of 51.8 cm, weight of 2095.0 g.
What order and family does the Chatham Islands Shag belong to?
The Chatham Islands Shag (Leucocarbo onslowi) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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