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Shag

Phalacrocorax aristotelis

Shag

Shag

Quick Facts

Classification

Scientific name:

Phalacrocorax aristotelis

Family:

Cormorants and shags

Conservation status:

Red

Measurements

Length:

65cm to 80cm

Wingspan:

90cm to 105cm

Weight:

1.75kg to 2.25kg

Other birds in the Cormorants and shags family

Cormorant

Cormorant

The largest of all cormorants, this bird is also known as the Great Cormorant and is found worldwide apart from South America and Antarctica.

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