Shag
Enw gwyddonol: Gulosus aristotelis
Shag' is a very old name that means 'tufted' and refers to the small crest that this bird sports. Look out for it in spring and summer either diving for fish from the surface of the sea or nesting on coastal cliffs.
Species information
Category
Ystadegau
Length: 72-80cmWingspan: 90-105cm
Weight: 1.75-2.25kg
Average lifespan: 12 years
Statws cadwraethol
Classified in the UK as Red under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021).