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Macquarie Shag
Leucocarbo purpurascens
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Poids
2788,3333333333335 g
Famille
Phalacrocoracidae
Ordre
Suliformes
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À propos
63–75 cm. Black with purple-green gloss; white underparts; orange-yellow caruncles. Endemic to Macquarie Island (Australian subantarctic). Vulnerable; total population only a few thousand birds. Feeds on fish in cold sub-Antarctic waters; nests colonially on coastal cliffs.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Poids | 2788,3333333333335 g | 98.36 oz |
Habitat & Range
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 32-33 days. Fledging: 60-90 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Leucocarbo |
| Espèces | Leucocarbo purpurascens |
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Foire aux questions
How does the Macquarie Shag nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 32-33 days. Fledging: 60-90 days.
How big is the Macquarie Shag?
The Macquarie Shag has a weight of 2788.3333333333335 g.
What order and family does the Macquarie Shag belong to?
The Macquarie Shag (Leucocarbo purpurascens) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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