Spotted Shag
Phalacrocorax punctatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phalacrocorax-punctatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Spotted Shag (Phalacrocorax punctatus) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorants & shags), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 48.2 cm and a weight of 1.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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के बारे में
70 cm. Spotted brown and white upperparts in breeding; pale below; blue orbital ring; yellow feet. Endemic to New Zealand coast and offshore islands. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in coastal kelp beds. Near Threatened; nests on cliff ledges.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 48.2 cm | 19.0 in |
| वजन | 1211.6666666666667 g | 42.74 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: CR. Incubation: 28-35 days. Fledging: 57-71 days.
अंडों की संख्या
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वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| कुल | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Phalacrocorax |
| प्रजातियां | Phalacrocorax punctatus |
Distribution
Spotted Shag has been recorded in 1 countries.
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