Auckland Islands Shag

Leucocarbo colensoi

Least Concern

The Auckland Islands Shag is a fish-eating waterbird of New Zealand's Auckland Islands. It dives from the surface to chase fish and aquatic prey, then often rests upright on rocks, posts, banks, or trees with wings held out to dry. Colonies usually form near productive coasts, lakes, rivers, or wetlands.

Family

Phalacrocoracidae

Group

Cormorants and Anhingas

Range

Auckland Islands Shag Range — Resident or seasonal range in New Zealand's Auckland Islands

Population

≈ Unknown

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