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| Keywords: new zealand birds newzealandbirds spotted shags spottedshags marine birds marinebirds water birds waterbirds lumix fz1000 lumixfz1000 bridge ameras bridgeameras super zooms superzooms panasonic wildlife public domain dedication (cc0) publicdomaindedicationcc0 public domain publicdomain free photos freephotos outdoor animal bird Spotted shags (Stictocarbo punctatus) are best known for their striking breeding plumage, double crest and bright green facial skin. The pale grey front and light brown back and wings differ from the more common black-and-white shag colours. The Māori name is parekareka, and in Canterbury they are locally known as ‘flip-flaps’, from their laboured take-off from the water. Spotted shags (Stictocarbo punctatus) are best known for their striking breeding plumage, double crest and bright green facial skin. The pale grey front and light brown back and wings differ from the more common black-and-white shag colours. The Māori name is parekareka, and in Canterbury they are locally known as ‘flip-flaps’, from their laboured take-off from the water. | ||||
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