About the Bounty Islands Shag
The Bounty shag, also known as the Bounty Island shag, is a species of cormorant of the family Phalacrocoracidae. They are found only on the tiny and remote Subantarctic Bounty Islands, 670 km (420 mi) southeast of New Zealand. Its natural habitats are open seas and rocky shores. In 2022, a full unmanned aerial vehicle survey of the Bounty archipelago found a total of 573 breeding pairs and estimates the population to consist of approximately 1,733 birds. These recent estimates are consistent with the only other comparable study from 1978 and suggest that the species' population has remained stable over the past 45 years.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes |
| Family | Cormorants and Shags (Phalacrocoracidae) |
| Species | Leucocarbo ranfurlyi |
| Species Codes | boisha1, BOSH, BISH |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bounty Islands Shag belong to?
The Bounty Islands Shag (Leucocarbo ranfurlyi) belongs to the Cormorants and Shags family (Phalacrocoracidae), in the order Suliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Bounty Islands Shag?
The Bounty Islands Shag is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Bounty Islands Shag?
The Bounty shag, also known as the Bounty Island shag, is a species of cormorant of the family Phalacrocoracidae. They are found only on the tiny and remote Subantarctic Bounty Islands, 670 km (420 mi) southeast of New Zealand. Its natural habitats are open seas and rocky shores. In 2022, a full unm...
Where can I report a Bounty Islands Shag sighting?
You can log sightings of Bounty Islands Shag on eBird (ebird.org) using species code boisha1, or on iNaturalist.
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