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Macquarie Shag (Leucocarbo purpurascens)

Macquarie Shag

Leucocarbo purpurascens

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The Macquarie Shag is an endemic cormorant found only on Macquarie Island, a subantarctic territory of Australia. It belongs to the blue-eyed shag group and nests in colonies along rocky shores and headlands. Feeding mainly on fish and benthic invertebrates, it is a key marine predator in the island’s coastal ecosystem. Its restricted range makes it vulnerable to environmental change and human disturbance.

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