探検鳥類

European Shag

Gulosus aristotelis

The European Shag is a sleek, dark bird that loves to dive into the water to catch fish. With its long neck and sharp beak, it is a great swimmer and can often be seen drying its wings on rocks after a swim.

生息地: Coastal areas

外見

The European Shag has glossy green-black plumage and a distinctive crest of feathers on its head during breeding season. Its face features a yellow patch at the base of its slender, hooked bill, differentiating it from other dark seabirds.

AnimaliaChordataAvesSuliformesPhalacrocoracidaePhalacrocorax
European Shag
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European Shag

カテゴリ

鳥類

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

After diving, shags often perch with wings spread wide, looking like black crucifixes.

Shags swallow their fish headfirst to prevent scales and fins from getting stuck!

They build nests with seaweed, twigs, and even human rubbish like plastic.

Young shags make a unique croaking sound, very different from adult calls.

特殊能力

能力

Underwater Propulsion

European Shag has strong, webbed feet positioned at its rear, allowing them to power through water like torpedoes to chase fish.

能力

Fish Gripper

European Shag has a strong, hooked bill perfect for grasping slippery fish, ensuring its catches don't escape underwater.

能力

Buoyancy Adjuster

European Shag can squeeze air from its feathers and lungs, letting them control how deep they sink while hunting prey.

サイズと詳細

長さ
65-80 cm
翼開長
90-110 cm
体重
1.5-2.2 kg
寿命
10-15 年
Top Speed
70 km/h
一度の産卵数
2-4
抱卵期間
28-31 日

食性と食事

These birds are expert underwater hunters, mainly eating small fish and some marine invertebrates.

主な食物

  • Ammodytes marinus
  • Sprattus sprattus
  • Trisopterus minutus
  • Pleuronectes platessa
  • Gobius paganellus

採餌方法

  • Pursuit

生態系とのつながり

hunts

Sandeel

Ammodytes marinus

A primary food source for shags.

hunts

Sprat

Sprattus sprattus

An important small fish prey species.

eaten by

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

Preys on shag eggs and chicks.

特徴

別名

Shag

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

よくある質問

European Shagの長さは何ですか?

65-80 cm

European Shagの翼開長は何ですか?

90-110 cm

European Shagの体重は何ですか?

1.5-2.2 kg

European Shagの寿命は何ですか?

10-15 年

European Shagのtop Speedは何ですか?

70 km/h

European Shagは何を食べますか?

These birds are expert underwater hunters, mainly eating small fish and some marine invertebrates.

European Shagは通常どこに生息していますか?

Coastal areas

European Shagはどのように狩りをしますか?

Pursuit

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