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The Campbell Island shag is a marine bird with black and white plumage and pink feet. They have a white chin, underparts and wing patches, with a black neck, throat and head. Their black feathers have a metallic greenish blue sheen. In breeding season, adult birds have a head crest, a yellow line above the bill's gape, and facial skin and throat pouch that can range from purple to orange. Juveniles and non-breeding adults have browner plumage instead of all black, as well as duller skin and throat pouches. Nestlings are born naked with black skin. Voice: There is little information on their vocalisations, other than that, when they leave the breeding colonies, they are silent. It is known that male and female Campbell Island shags have different courtship behaviour, including male shags barking during displays, but this has not been thoroughly described.
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When to see the Campbell Shag
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Where to see the Campbell Shag
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About the Campbell Shag
The Campbell shag, also known as the Campbell Island shag, is a species of bird in the family Phalacrocoracidae. It is endemic to Campbell Island, one of the New Zealand outlying islands. 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. They only breed on Campbell Island]and forage within 10 km of the island. Its unique, looped head and elongated beak allow to easily feed on shellfish and marine invertebrates. This is done through foraging dive cycles of high speed and efficiency.
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Easily confused with
Chatham ShagLeucocarbo onslowiAn adult Chatham Islands shag is 63 cm (25 in) in length and weighs around 1,790–2,400 g (63–85 oz).
Auckland ShagLeucocarbo colensoiThe Auckland shag or Auckland Islands shag is a species of cormorant from New Zealand.
Bounty ShagLeucocarbo ranfurlyiSize; 71 cm (28 in).
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