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European Shag
Gulosus aristotelis
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
52,5 cm
Gewicht
1777,25 g
Familie
Phalacrocoracidae
Ordnung
Suliformes
Über uns
68–78 cm, wingspan 95–110 cm. All-black with glossy green; short erect crest in breeding; yellow gape. Strictly marine; breeds on rocky coasts of western Europe and Mediterranean. Feeds on fish by diving in clear coastal waters. Vulnerable; threatened by oil spills and overfishing.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 52,5 cm | 20.7 in |
| Gewicht | 1777,25 g | 62.69 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30-31 days. Fledging: 53 days.
Gelegegröße
1-6
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Suliformes (Tölpel und Kormorane) |
| Familie | Phalacrocoracidae (Kormorane) |
| Genus | Gulosus |
| Arten | Gulosus aristotelis |
External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the European Shag endangered?
The European Shag has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the European Shag nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30-31 days. Fledging: 53 days.
How big is the European Shag?
The European Shag has a wingspan of 52.5 cm, weight of 1777.25 g.
What order and family does the European Shag belong to?
The European Shag (Gulosus aristotelis) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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