About the Stewart Island Shag
The Stewart Island shag is a species of shag found on New Zealand's South Island and Stewart Island. The Stewart Island shag has sometimes been split into two species, the Foveaux shag and the Otago shag.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes |
| Family | Cormorants and Shags (Phalacrocoracidae) |
| Species | Leucocarbo chalconotus |
| Species Codes | brosha1, SISH, OTSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Stewart Island Shag belong to?
The Stewart Island Shag (Leucocarbo chalconotus) belongs to the Cormorants and Shags family (Phalacrocoracidae), in the order Suliformes.
How can I identify the Stewart Island Shag?
The Stewart Island shag is a species of shag found on New Zealand's South Island and Stewart Island. The Stewart Island shag has sometimes been split into two species, the Foveaux shag and the Otago shag....
Where can I report a Stewart Island Shag sighting?
You can log sightings of Stewart Island Shag on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brosha1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Suliformes
Order
34
Species in Family
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