Rough-faced Shag
Leucocarbo carunculatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="leucocarbo-carunculatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Rough-faced Shag (Leucocarbo carunculatus) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorants & shags), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 57.6 cm and a weight of 2.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Sobre
65–70 cm. Black above; white below; prominent orange-red facial caruncles. Endemic to Cook Strait area, New Zealand. Vulnerable; small fragmented population. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in coastal waters. Colonial nester on cliff ledges; distinct from other New Zealand shags.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 57,6 cm | 22.7 in |
| Peso | 2577,5 g | 90.92 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Tamanho da postura
1-3
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Família | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Leucocarbo |
| Espécies | Leucocarbo carunculatus |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phalacrocoracidae family