About the New Zealand King Shag
The New Zealand king shag, also known as the rough-faced shag, king shag or kawau pāteketeke, is a rare bird endemic to New Zealand. Some taxonomic authorities, including the International Ornithologists' Union, place this species in the genus Leucocarbo. Others place it in the genus Phalacrocorax.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes |
| Family | Cormorants and Shags (Phalacrocoracidae) |
| Species | Leucocarbo carunculatus |
| Species Codes | rofsha1, KISH, NZKS, RFSH |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the New Zealand King Shag belong to?
The New Zealand King Shag (Leucocarbo carunculatus) belongs to the Cormorants and Shags family (Phalacrocoracidae), in the order Suliformes.
What is the conservation status of the New Zealand King Shag?
The New Zealand King Shag is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the New Zealand King Shag?
The New Zealand king shag, also known as the rough-faced shag, king shag or kawau pāteketeke, is a rare bird endemic to New Zealand. Some taxonomic authorities, including the International Ornithologists' Union, place this species in the genus Leucocarbo. Others place it in the genus Phalacrocorax....
Where can I report a New Zealand King Shag sighting?
You can log sightings of New Zealand King Shag on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rofsha1, or on iNaturalist.
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