Kōrero: Shags

Auckland Island shags

Auckland Island shags

In the breeding season the Auckland Island shag has a long crest curling up from the forehead. In this photograph, one is gathering nesting material – they use tussock, twigs, seaweed, peat and mud. These birds have a pink eye ring and red throat pouch, and lack caruncles.

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Department of Conservation
Reference: 10036554
Photograph by C. A. Fleming

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Te tuhi tohutoro mō tēnei whārangi:

Gerard Hutching, 'Shags - Pink-footed shags', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/mi/photograph/5412/auckland-island-shags (accessed 30 March 2024)

He kōrero nā Gerard Hutching, i tāngia i te 12 Jun 2006, reviewed & revised 11 Jul 2016