The Bounty Islands Shag is a rare and localized cormorant endemic to the remote Bounty Islands of New Zealand. It is characterized by a mostly dark plumage with a distinct pale patch on the back.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Bounty Islands, a small, uninhabited group of islands southeast of New Zealand. Forages in the waters immediately surrounding these islands.
How to spot
Observation is very difficult and generally restricted to scientific expeditions to the remote Bounty Islands. Look for its dark plumage and a pale or white patch on its back, useful for identification if seen.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round within its extremely limited range. Breeding occurs during the austral summer months.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Bounty Islands, a small, uninhabited group of islands southeast of New Zealand. Forages in the waters immediately surrounding these islands.
How to spot
Observation is very difficult and generally restricted to scientific expeditions to the remote Bounty Islands. Look for its dark plumage and a pale or white patch on its back, useful for identification if seen.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round within its extremely limited range. Breeding occurs during the austral summer months.
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This highly endangered shag has an extremely restricted breeding range, nesting only on the small, isolated Bounty Islands, which are uninhabited by humans.
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