Campbell shag
| Campbell shag | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Suliformes |
| Family: | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Genus: | Phalacrocorax |
| Species: | P. campbelli |
| Binomial name | |
| Phalacrocorax campbelli (Filhol, 1878) | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Leucocarbo campbelli | |
The Campbell shag (Phalacrocorax campbelli), also known as the Campbell Island shag, is a species of bird in the Phalacrocoracidae family. It is endemic to New Zealand. Its natural habitats are open seas and rocky shores. It is a medium-sized bird, around 63 cm in length, with a wingspan of 105 cm, weighing between 1.6 – 2 kg.[2] They only breed on Campbell Island and forage within 10 km of the island.
References
- ↑ BirdLife International (2012). "Phalacrocorax campbelli". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ↑ http://www.arkive.org/campbell-island-shag/phalacrocorax-campbelli
External links
- Species factsheet - BirdLife International
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