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Species related to the Chatham Island shag (Phalacrocorax onslowi)

Broad-headed snake (Hoplocephalus bungaroides)
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Nelson cave spider (Spelungula cavernicola)
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Chestnut-breasted whiteface (Aphelocephala pectoralis)
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Yellow-footed rock wallaby (Petrogale xanthopus)
The yellow-footed rock wallaby stands out among other wallaby and kangaroo species due to its relatively bright colours and distinctive... More 16 Images 1 Video
South polar skua (Catharacta maccormicki)
A widespread and prominent bird of the Antarctic, the south polar skua (Catharacta maccormicki) has a rather notorious reputation as a... More 17 Images 0 videos
Little swift (Apus affinis)
The little swift is a very small bird, highly adapted to its aerial lifestyle, with long, narrow wings and a square-shaped tail. As the... More 14 Images 0 videos
Flightless cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi)
The flightless cormorant, also known as the Galapagos cormorant, is a large, blackish coloured bird. The tiny, scruffy-looking wings... More 34 Images 12 Videos
Bounty Islands Shag (Phalacrocorax ranfurlyi)
Information on the Bounty Islands Shag is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 3 Images 0 videos
Stewart Island shag (Phalacrocorax chalconotus)
This marine bird has the unusual trait of having two distinct colour forms, or morphs. The pied (meaning patchy or mottled) morphs have... More 4 Images 2 Videos
Campbell Island shag (Phalacrocorax campbelli)
The name shag originates from the Old Norse word ‘skegg’ meaning beard, and refers to the crests of these birds; accordingly, the Campbell... More 5 Images 1 Video
King shag (Leucocarbo carunculatus)
Information on the king shag is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Great frigatebird (Fregata minor)
With the largest wing area to body mass ratio of any bird, frigatebirds are wonderfully adapted for an aerial lifestyle. These birds have a... More 45 Images 5 Videos
Gannet (Morus bassanus)
The gannet (Morus bassanus) is a magnificent large seabird, with long narrow wings, a long neck, and instantly recognisable plumage... More 51 Images 20 Videos
Nazca booby (Sula granti)
With its bright orange coloured beak and eyes, contrasting plumage tones, and black, bare facial skin, the Nazca booby is one of the... More 39 Images 4 Videos
Xerocrassa (Xerocrassa montserratensis)
Information on Xerocrassa montserratensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Cryptolepis (Cryptolepis socotrana)
Information on Cryptolepis socotrana is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Deinbollia (Deinbollia saligna)
Information on Deinbollia saligna is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Archidium moss (Archidium elatum)
Archidium elatum is a tufted moss that grows in dense carpets, ranging in colour from dark brown-green to yellow-brown. The individual... More 1 Image 0 videos
Codringtonia (Codringtonia elisabethae)
Information on Codringtonia elisabethae is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Northern blue butterfly (Plebejus idas)
The northern blue butterfly (Plebejus idas) is a small North American butterfly with bright silvery-blue to purplish-blue wings, outlined... More 3 Images 0 videos
Astragalus (Astragalus hamosus)
Information on Astragalus hamosus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Mammillaria (Mammillaria berkiana)
Mammillaria berkiana is a stout, rounded cactus which is endemic to a small area of Mexico. The genus Mammillaria is one of the largest of... More 2 Images 0 videos
Uniola (Uniola condensata)
Information Uniola condensata is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Silene vellutata delle Eolie (Silene hicesiae)
First described in 1984, the silene vellutata delle Eolie (Silene hicesiae) is a rare flowering plant found only in the Aeolian Islands, off... More 2 Images 0 videos
Luschan’s salamander (Lyciasalamandra billae)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world's threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 2 Images 0 videos
Cape petrel (Daption capense)
Although both its common name and specific name refer the Cape of Good Hope, where it was first described, the Cape Petrel is actually found... More 25 Images 5 Videos
Euphorbia (Euphorbia bulbispina)
Information on Euphorbia bulbispina is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
New Forest parmelia (Parmelia minarum)
The New Forest parmelia is a 'foliose' lichen, this means that it has a leaf-like structure, comprising of thin lobes. The lobes are... More 1 Image 0 videos
Cayman Island blue iguana (Cyclura lewisi)
Endemic to Grand Cayman, this magnificently striking blue iguana is one of the most endangered lizards on Earth. Indeed, at the time of its... More 10 Images 0 videos
Thamnosma (Thamnosma socotrana)
Information on Thamnosma socotrana is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos

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