Kerguelen Islands Shag
Leucocarbo verrucosus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="leucocarbo-verrucosus"></birdfyi-bird>The Kerguelen Islands Shag (Leucocarbo verrucosus) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorants & shags), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 53.4 cm and a weight of 2.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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О нас
65 cm. Black and white; distinctive warty orange caruncles at bill base. Endemic to Kerguelen Islands, southern Indian Ocean. Feeds on fish in cold Kerguelen Island waters; colonial nester on rocky coastal cliffs. Locally common but restricted range makes it Vulnerable.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 53,4 cm | 21.0 in |
| Масса | 2500,0 g | 88.18 oz |
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 29-30 days.
Размер кладки
2-4
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Семейство | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Leucocarbo |
| Виды | Leucocarbo verrucosus |
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