NEW ZEALAND's BIRDS

Spotted Shag

Stictocarbo punctatus - (Parekareka)

(Photo: Dolphin Watch Ecotours)

Breeding areas
Southern New Zealand from Wellington south
Breeding season
Variable with peaks through year; South Island: September to January
Dispersal migration
Coastal, stay in vicinity of colonies


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Weka chickMollymawksNZ RobinKiwi - photo copyright Brent Stephenson @ Eco-Vista