Single (larger) pied morph of Stewart Island Shag (Leucocarbo chalconotus) with Spotted Shags (Stictocarbo punctatus), standing on a floating fish cage, Stewart/Rakiura & Ulva Islands, South Island, New Zealand
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Single (larger) pied morph of Stewart Island Shag (Leucocarbo chalconotus) with Spotted Shags (Stictocarbo punctatus), standing on a floating fish cage, Stewart/Rakiura & Ulva Islands, South Island, New Zealand
The Stewart Island Shag is an endemic species that has two colour morphs: Pied and Bronze (hence sometimes called Bronze Shag). Its Maori name is Mapua. The Spotted Shag Maori name is Kawau tikitiki. It is endemic to New Zealand.