Rock Shag
Rock Shag (<em>Leucocarbo magellanicus</em>) is a species of Cormorants, Shags (<em>Phalacrocoracidae</em>) in the order Boobies, Cormorants and Frigatebirds.
Overview
Rock Shag (Leucocarbo magellanicus) is a species of Cormorants, Shags (Phalacrocoracidae) in the order Boobies, Cormorants and Frigatebirds.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Leucocarbo; binomial: Leucocarbo magellanicus; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1789).
Distribution
Breeding range: South America. Non-breeding range: to coastal s Brazil.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
In the phylogeny of Kennedy & Spencer (2014), Rock Shag is included in Leucocarbo, where it is a basal taxon within that group. Move from Phalacrocorax to Leucocarbo.
