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Pitt Island Shag

Phalacrocorax featherstoni

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Suliformes (Suliformes)
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Genus
Phalacrocorax
Species
Phalacrocorax featherstoni (Pitt Island Shag)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ピットウ
Chinese 皮岛鸬鹚
Spanish Cormorán de la Pitt
French Cormoran de Featherston
German Pittscharbe
Portuguese biguá-de-cara-verde
Russian Питтский баклан

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Phalacrocorax carbo
Least Concern
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Double-crested Cormorant
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Neotropic Cormorant
Phalacrocorax brasilianus
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Spotted Shag
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pitt Island Shag?
The scientific name of Pitt Island Shag is Phalacrocorax featherstoni. It belongs to the genus Phalacrocorax.
What is the conservation status of Pitt Island Shag?
Pitt Island Shag (Phalacrocorax featherstoni) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pitt Island Shag live?
Pitt Island Shag is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Pitt Island Shag belong to?
Pitt Island Shag (Phalacrocorax featherstoni) belongs to the genus Phalacrocorax, which is part of the taxonomic family Phalacrocoracidae.
Is Pitt Island Shag endangered?
Yes, Pitt Island Shag (Phalacrocorax featherstoni) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Pitt Island Shag belong to?
Pitt Island Shag (Phalacrocorax featherstoni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Pitt Island Shag?
The closest relatives of Pitt Island Shag in the genus Phalacrocorax include นกกาน้ำปากยาว, นกกาน้ำใหญ่, Double-crested Cormorant, Neotropic Cormorant, Japanese Cormorant.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Phalacrocorax — 20 Species

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นกกาน้ำปากยาว
Phalacrocorax fuscicollis
LC 🐾
นกกาน้ำใหญ่
Phalacrocorax carbo
LC 🐾
Double-crested Cormorant
Phalacrocorax auritus
LC 🐾
Neotropic Cormorant
Phalacrocorax brasilianus
LC 🐾
Japanese Cormorant
Phalacrocorax capillatus
LC 🐾
Spotted Shag
Phalacrocorax punctatus
LC 🐾
Little Black Cormorant
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris
LC 🐾
Magellanic Cormorant
Phalacrocorax magellanicus
NE 🐾
Pallas's Cormorant
Phalacrocorax perspicillatus
NE 🐾
Pelagic Cormorant
Phalacrocorax pelagicus
NE 🐾
Pied Cormorant
Phalacrocorax varius
LC
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Pitt Island Shag
Phalacrocorax featherstoni
EN
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Red-faced Cormorant
Phalacrocorax urile
NE 🐾
Red-legged Cormorant
Phalacrocorax gaimardi
NE 🐾
Socotra Cormorant
Phalacrocorax nigrogularis
VU 🐾
Brandt's Cormorant
Phalacrocorax penicillatus
NE 🐾
Cape Cormorant
Phalacrocorax capensis
EN 🐾
European Shag
Phalacrocorax aristotelis
VU 🐾
Bank Cormorant
Phalacrocorax neglectus
EN 🐾
Flightless Cormorant
Phalacrocorax harrisi
VU
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