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Spotted shag (Phalacrocorax punctatus) Kaikoura, New Zealnad. Jan 15, 2017. Geotagged,New Zealand,Phalacrocorax punctatus,Spotted shag,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Spotted shag (Phalacrocorax punctatus)

Kaikoura, New Zealnad. Jan 15, 2017.

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The Spotted shag

The spotted shag or parekareka is a species of cormorant endemic to New Zealand. Originally classified as ''Phalacrocorax punctatus'', it is sufficiently different in appearance from typical members of that genus that to be for a time placed in a separate genus, ''Stictocarbo'', along with another similar species, the Pitt shag.

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Similar species: Sulids
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Mar 14, 2017. Captured Jan 15, 2017 08:14 in 1342-1406 SH 1, Peketa 7374, New Zealand.
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  • PENTAX K-3
  • f/5.0
  • 1/5000s
  • ISO800
  • 300mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.