European Shag

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European Shag (<em>Gulosus aristotelis</em>) is a species of Cormorants, Shags (<em>Phalacrocoracidae</em>) in the order Boobies, Cormorants and Frigatebirds.

Overview

European Shag (Gulosus aristotelis) is a species of Cormorants, Shags (Phalacrocoracidae) in the order Boobies, Cormorants and Frigatebirds.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Gulosus; binomial: Gulosus aristotelis; authority: (Linnaeus, 1761).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic and Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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