New Zealand King Shag

Leucocarbo carunculatus

Vulnerable

The New Zealand King Shag is a fish-eating waterbird of New Zealand coastal waters. 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

New Zealand King Shag Range — Resident or seasonal range in New Zealand coastal waters

Population

≈ 600-1K

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