South Georgia Shag
Leucocarbo georgianus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="leucocarbo-georgianus"></birdfyi-bird>The South Georgia Shag (Leucocarbo georgianus) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorants & shags), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a weight of 2.7 kg.
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Tentang
62 cm. Black and white; orange caruncles. Endemic to South Georgia and surrounding subantarctic islands. Feeds on fish in cold, productive South Georgia waters. Colonial nester on cliff ledges; closely related to Imperial Shag complex. Resident; does not migrate far from islands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Berat | 2678,0 g | 94.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 27-31 days. Fledging: 56-65 days.
Ukuran Sarang
2-3
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Famili | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Leucocarbo |
| Spesies | Leucocarbo georgianus |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phalacrocoracidae family