Search criteria

Pied shag

Pied shag

Pied shag

In the same family as the black shag, pied shags feed around sheltered coasts, harbours and islands. They usually nest along the coast, but some go a little way inland to nest on freshwater lakes. Branches close to the waterline are put to good use to dry off after a swim, and as a roost from which to spot prey. This bird is taking off from a roost above water.

About this item

Department of Conservation
Reference: 10025624

This item has been provided for private study purposes (such as school projects, family and local history research) and any published reproduction (print or electronic) may infringe copyright law. It is the responsibility of the user of any material to obtain clearance from the copyright holder.




In this story

 


More stories about...
Birds of Sea and Shore

 


View Te Ara in