Auckland Shag (Leucocarbo colensoi)
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Auckland Shag

Leucocarbo colensoi (Buller, 1888)

2 kgWeight

The Auckland shag or Auckland Islands shag (Leucocarbo colensoi) is a species of cormorant from New Zealand.

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Auckland shag or Auckland Islands shag (Leucocarbo colensoi) is a species of cormorant from New Zealand. The species is endemic to the Auckland Islands archipelago. It is a sedentary bird that primarily eats various crustaceans and fish.

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Questions

How big is the Auckland Shag?

The Auckland Shag weighs around 2 kg.

Where does the Auckland Shag live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Auckland Islands (south of South Island, New Zealand).

Is the Auckland Shag endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Auckland Shag as Vulnerable.

What does the Auckland Shag eat?

Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.

What family is the Auckland Shag in?

It belongs to the family Cormorants, Shags (Phalacrocoracidae), order Suliformes.

At a glance

Weight
2 kg
Habitat
Ocean
Diet
Fish, shrimp & shellfish
Lifestyle
On the water surface
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
274 mm
Tail
124 mm
Bill
63 mm
Tarsus
61 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: Auckland Islands (south of South Island, New Zealand)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Cormorants, Shags Phalacrocoracidae
Genus
Leucocarbo

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Auckland Shag

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