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| Species Details [Taxonomy: HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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Spotted Shag* |
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Phalacrocorax punctatus |
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Description (10)
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Spotted Shag
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Other Scientific Names
Stictocarbo punctatus [Turbott (1990)]
Other Names (World)
Spotted Shag, Spotted Cormorant, Crested Shag, Ocean Shag, Blue Shag (oliveri)
Family
Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants)
Size
70 cm
First Described (Guide)
Sparrman, 1786
Habitat
Marine. Deep offshore waters up to 16 km from the coast. Also in bays, inlets and estuaries.
New Zealand (B).
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 35,000 - 150,000 (2010).
Status LC
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Food
Fish, crusaceans and other invertebrates. Caught by pursuit-diving.
Voice
Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (5)...)
Spotted Shag (Phalacrocorax) [XC664164]
by David Boyle from Tawhitinui, Marlborough District, Marlborough, New Zealand (bill clapping)
Spotted Shag (Phalacrocorax punctatus) [XC664170]
by David Boyle from Tawhitinui, Marlborough District, Marlborough, New Zealand (call, bill clapping)
Nest
On cliffs, ledges, cracks, on rocky coasts and inshore islands. In colonies.
Subspecies
Often includes Pitt Shag (Phalacrocorax featherstoni) as a subspecies.
The following 2 subspecies are recognised:
- punctatus Sparrman, 1786 - New Zealand.
- oliveri Mathews, 1930 - Stewart I. Also Westland (South I).
References
See References.
Files:
BirdLife International
For more information about the Spotted Shag see...  BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
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