Auckland Islands Shag
Auckland Islands Shag
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The Auckland Shag is a rare and endangered cormorant endemic to the remote Auckland Islands of New Zealand. It is a distinctive shag with white underparts and a dark back, often with a subtle green sheen.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Auckland Islands, a subantarctic island group south of New Zealand. Forages in the surrounding coastal waters.
How to spot
Observation is challenging and generally restricted to scientific expeditions to the remote Auckland Islands. Look for its dark back (often with a greenish gloss) and white belly. It has a distinctive orange facial patch during breeding.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round within its very restricted range. Breeding occurs during the austral summer months.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Auckland Islands, a subantarctic island group south of New Zealand. Forages in the surrounding coastal waters.
How to spot
Observation is challenging and generally restricted to scientific expeditions to the remote Auckland Islands. Look for its dark back (often with a greenish gloss) and white belly. It has a distinctive orange facial patch during breeding.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round within its very restricted range. Breeding occurs during the austral summer months.
This species nests in small, dense colonies on the Auckland Islands' cliffs, often alongside other subantarctic seabirds.
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