About the Chatham Islands Shag
The Chatham Islands shag, also known as the Chatham shag, is a species of bird in the cormorant and shag family, Phalacrocoracidae. It is endemic to the Chatham Islands of New Zealand. For a long time the species was placed in the genus Phalacrocorax; today it is mostly placed with the other blue-eyed shags of New Zealand and Antarctica in the genus Leucocarbo. Its closest relative is the Otago shag of South Island.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes |
| Family | Cormorants and Shags (Phalacrocoracidae) |
| Species | Leucocarbo onslowi |
| Species Codes | chisha1, CISH, CHSH |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chatham Islands Shag belong to?
The Chatham Islands Shag (Leucocarbo onslowi) belongs to the Cormorants and Shags family (Phalacrocoracidae), in the order Suliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Chatham Islands Shag?
The Chatham Islands Shag is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Chatham Islands Shag?
The Chatham Islands shag, also known as the Chatham shag, is a species of bird in the cormorant and shag family, Phalacrocoracidae. It is endemic to the Chatham Islands of New Zealand. For a long time the species was placed in the genus Phalacrocorax; today it is mostly placed with the other blue-ey...
Where can I report a Chatham Islands Shag sighting?
You can log sightings of Chatham Islands Shag on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chisha1, or on iNaturalist.
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