Least ConcernBlack-browed Albatross
Thalassarche melanophris
One of the 13 cormorants on WAnimals
Birds · Suliformes · Phalacrocoracidae
Phalacrocorax punctatus
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The spotted shag is a cormorant endemic to New Zealand, bluish grey with dark speckling on the back, two tufts of feathers on the head in the breeding season and facial skin of intense turquoise green and blue. It breeds in colonies on sea-cliff ledges and fishes in coastal waters, diving to considerable depth.
Weight
1 kg – 2.4 kg
Size
64 cm – 74 cm
Life expectancy
15 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
Colony
Lives in large concentrations, often for breeding reasons.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: https://www.iucnredlist.org/ | https://animaldiversity.org/ | https://es.wikipedia.org/
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