About the Campbell Islands Shag
The Campbell shag, also known as the Campbell Island shag, is a species of bird in the family Phalacrocoracidae. It is endemic to Campbell Island, one of the New Zealand outlying islands. Its natural habitats are open seas and rocky shores. It is a medium-sized bird, around 63 cm in length, with a wingspan of 105 cm, weighing between 1.6 – 2 kg. They only breed on Campbell Island]and forage within 10 km of the island. Its unique, looped head and elongated beak allow to easily feed on shellfish and marine invertebrates. This is done through foraging dive cycles of high speed and efficiency.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes |
| Family | Cormorants and Shags (Phalacrocoracidae) |
| Species | Leucocarbo campbelli |
| Species Codes | caisha2, CISH, CASH |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Campbell Islands Shag belong to?
The Campbell Islands Shag (Leucocarbo campbelli) belongs to the Cormorants and Shags family (Phalacrocoracidae), in the order Suliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Campbell Islands Shag?
The Campbell Islands Shag is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Campbell Islands Shag?
The Campbell shag, also known as the Campbell Island shag, is a species of bird in the family Phalacrocoracidae. It is endemic to Campbell Island, one of the New Zealand outlying islands. Its natural habitats are open seas and rocky shores. It is a medium-sized bird, around 63 cm in length, with a w...
Where can I report a Campbell Islands Shag sighting?
You can log sightings of Campbell Islands Shag on eBird (ebird.org) using species code caisha2, or on iNaturalist.
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