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Leucocarbo onslowi
The Chatham shag (Leucocarbo onslowi) is a bird found in New Zealand. Found in New Zealand. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
See the Chatham shag on the 3D globe →| Scientific name | Leucocarbo onslowi |
|---|---|
| Region | South America |
| Found in | New Zealand |
🏡 Where the Chatham shag lives
Found in New Zealand.
Conservation status
LCNTVUENCREWEX
Critically EndangeredAlmost gone from the wild.💡 It is on the Red List of threatened birds.
Hear the Chatham shag
Recorded by David Boyle (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0), xeno-canto XC925175. Trimmed to a few seconds.
Questions about the Chatham shag
Where does the Chatham shag live?
The Chatham shag lives in New Zealand. Found in New Zealand.
Is the Chatham shag endangered?
Almost gone from the wild. Its IUCN Red List category is Critically Endangered.
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- Fork-tailed flycatcher
- Guira cuckoo
- Crested oropendola
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- Sparkling violetear
Sources: IUCN Red List (via Wikidata), GBIF sightings for countries, Wikipedia. Last updated 2026-10-19.