About the Auckland Islands Shag
The Auckland shag or Auckland Islands shag 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. In recent years, roughly 1,000 pairs have been recorded. The Auckland shag is a colonial nester, building sizeable nests of, among other items, grass, twigs and seaweed. The Auckland shag lays three pale blue-green eggs in November–February. The incubation period is 26–32 days.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes |
| Family | Cormorants and Shags (Phalacrocoracidae) |
| Species | Leucocarbo colensoi |
| Species Codes | auisha1, AUSH, AISH |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Auckland Islands Shag belong to?
The Auckland Islands Shag (Leucocarbo colensoi) belongs to the Cormorants and Shags family (Phalacrocoracidae), in the order Suliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Auckland Islands Shag?
The Auckland Islands Shag is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Auckland Islands Shag?
The Auckland shag or Auckland Islands shag 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. In recent years, roughly 1,000 pairs have been recorded. The Auckland shag is a ...
Where can I report a Auckland Islands Shag sighting?
You can log sightings of Auckland Islands Shag on eBird (ebird.org) using species code auisha1, or on iNaturalist.
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