European Shag
The European shag or common shag is a species of cormorant. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Gulosus. It breeds around the rocky coasts of western and southern Europe, southwest Asia and north Africa, mainly wintering in its breeding range except for the northernmost birds. In Britain this seabird is usually referred to as simply the shag. The scientific genus name derives from the Latin for glutton. The species name aristotelis commemorates the Greek philosopher Aristotle.
Summary from Wikipedia
Hear it on xeno-canto Community recordings — opens xeno-canto →In Türkiye
Recorded year-round, with records rising clearly in winter.
Most records in December–February.
Provinces where it makes up the largest share of bird records.
Adjusted for how many birdwatchers are out each month; the busiest month = 100%.
8,210 records from Türkiye · #124 of 634 species by number of records. Source: GBIF.org (October 2026). All birds of Türkiye
At a glance
The shag is a strictly marine, glossy greenish-black cormorant that grows a curly forehead crest when breeding.
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