European shag
common shag
phalacrocorax aristotelis latin

The European Shag is one of the deepest divers among the cormorant family.

Using depth gauges, European Shags have been shown to dive to at least 45 metres.

Species include the European Shag and the Razorbill.

European Shags are preponderantly benthic feeders, i.e. they find their prey on the sea bottom.

Local birds include the Eurasian Scops owl and the European Shag.

The European Shag's tail has 12 feathers, the Great Cormorant's 14 feathers.

The green sheen on the feathers results in the alternative name "Green Cormorant" sometimes being given to the European Shag.

Common sea-birds include Gannets, Black Guillemots, Razorbills and European Shags.

On this expedition he discovered Audouin's Gull and a (now) subspecies desmarestii, of the European Shag.

European Shag Phalacrocorax aristotelis Joint Nature Conservation Committee, www.jncc.gov.uk.

The European Shag or Common Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) is a species of cormorant.

There are eleven species of breeding seabirds with the European Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) and European Storm-petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus) of national importance.

Other species present include a variety of gulls, Common Guillemots, Atlantic Puffin, Black-legged Kittiwake, European Shag and (since 1899) Northern Fulmar.

Great Cormorants and European Shags, Common Guillemots, Razorbills and European Herring Gulls all nest on these cliffs, as does the Northern Fulmar.

Birds: resident birds: The more frequent species that can found here all the year is the Little Grebe, European Shag, Common Kingfisher, Water Rail and Peregrine Falcon.

Many rare and migrant birds can be seen here in Spring and Autumn and, like much of this coastline, is home to several rare breeding birds (e.g. Pied Wheatear and a local race of European Shag).

The names "cormorant" and "shag" were originally the common names of the two species of the family found in Great Britain, Phalacrocorax carbo (now referred to by ornithologists as the Great Cormorant) and P. aristotelis (the European Shag).

This species is distinguished from the Great Cormorant and the Common Shag by its much smaller size, lighter build, and long tail.

The European Shag or Common Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) is a species of cormorant.

Common Shag lineage: formerly in Compsohalieus ("Phalacrocoracinae") and Stictocarbo ("Leucocarboninae")

Black-legged Kittiwakes, razorbills, Common Shags, Herring Gulls, and Black Guillemots also nest there.

In European waters it can be distinguished from the Common Shag by its larger size, heavier build, thicker bill, lack of a crest and plumage without any green tinge.

Greater Black-backed (Larus marinus) and Herring Gulls (L argentatus) nest as do Common Shags.

In the 16th century the people of Seaford were known as the "Great Cormorants" or "Common Shags" because of their enthusiasm for looting ships wrecked in the bay.

The isles provide nesting for a population of seabirds, including Atlantic Puffins, Northern Fulmars, European Storm-petrels, Leach's Petrels, Common Shag and Black-legged Kittiwakes.

Lesser numbers of Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus, Great Black-backed Gull Larus marinus and Common Shag Phalacrocorax aristotelis are also to be found.

The area supports 230 species of vascular plants and around 50 breeding bird species including Common Shag, Glaucous Gull, White-tailed Eagle, Common Eider, Black Guillemot and Grey Phalarope.

Puffin, Black-legged Kittiwakes, Common Shag and gulls nest on the island and the surrounding waters provide a livelihood for numerous seabirds, Gray Seals, dolphins, Basking Sharks, Minke, and Pilot Whales.

The arms show three black shags (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) on a grey background.

It was thought to roost on Gugh where it was once seen eating a shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis).

Shag Phalacrocorax aristotelis (Fannag)

The European Shag or Common Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) is a species of cormorant.

There are eleven species of breeding seabirds with the European Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) and European Storm-petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus) of national importance.