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Rock Shag
Leucocarbo magellanicus
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Least Concern
Envergure
50,1 cm
Poids
1500,0 g
Famille
Phalacrocoracidae
Ordre
Suliformes
À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 50,1 cm | 19.7 in |
| Poids | 1500,0 g | 52.91 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
2-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Leucocarbo |
| Espèces | Leucocarbo magellanicus |
External Databases
Foire aux 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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