Kingdom Animalia Order Suliformes Genus Phalacrocorax Higher classification Phalacrocorax | Phylum Chordata Family Phalacrocoracidae Scientific name Phalacrocorax campbelli Rank Species | |
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Similar Chatham shag, Bounty shag, Pitt shag, Auckland shag, Otago shag | ||
The Campbell shag (Phalacrocorax campbelli), also known as the Campbell Island shag, is a species of bird in the family Phalacrocoracidae. It is endemic to Campbell Island. 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.
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