Chatham Islands Shag

Overview

Chatham Islands Shag (Leucocarbo onslowi) is a species of Cormorants, Shags (Phalacrocoracidae) in the order Boobies, Cormorants and Frigatebirds.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Leucocarbo; binomial: Leucocarbo onslowi; authority: (Forbes, HO, 1893).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change (14.2) English name from Chatham Shag to Chatham Islands Shag to align with other major world bird lists.