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Bounty Islands Shag
Leucocarbo ranfurlyi
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Vulnerable
Wingspan
52.4 cm
Weight
2475.0 g
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Order
Suliformes
About
60–65 cm. Black and white pied shag; orange facial caruncles; pink feet. Endemic to Bounty Islands, New Zealand subantarctic. Vulnerable; total population fewer than 600 birds on remote barren islets. Feeds on fish in cold surrounding waters; does not disperse far from breeding islands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 52.4 cm | 20.6 in |
| Weight | 2475.0 g | 87.30 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
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 ranfurlyi |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bounty Islands Shag endangered?
The Bounty Islands Shag has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Bounty Islands Shag?
The Bounty Islands Shag has a wingspan of 52.4 cm, weight of 2475.0 g.
What order and family does the Bounty Islands Shag belong to?
The Bounty Islands Shag (Leucocarbo ranfurlyi) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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