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Pitt Island Shag
Phalacrocorax featherstoni
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Endangered
Envergadura
43,7 cm
Peso
1043,75 g
Família
Phalacrocoracidae
Ordem
Suliformes
Sobre
63 cm. Dark grey-brown; orange facial skin. Endemic to Pitt Island in the Chatham Islands group, New Zealand. Critically Endangered; fewer than 300 birds known. Feeds on inshore fish in cold coastal waters. Very restricted range on a single isolated island group.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 43,7 cm | 17.2 in |
| Peso | 1043,75 g | 36.82 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Tamanho da postura
3
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Família | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Phalacrocorax |
| Espécies | Phalacrocorax featherstoni |
Distribution
Pitt Island Shag has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Pitt Island Shag endangered?
The Pitt Island Shag has a conservation status of Endangered.
How big is the Pitt Island Shag?
The Pitt Island Shag has a wingspan of 43.7 cm, weight of 1043.75 g.
What order and family does the Pitt Island Shag belong to?
The Pitt Island Shag (Phalacrocorax featherstoni) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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