European Shag

Gulosus aristotelis

Least Concern

The European Shag is a fish-eating waterbird of Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. 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
Range
European Shag Range — Resident or seasonal range in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia
Population
≈ Unknown
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