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Shy Albatross

Thalassarche cauta

Near Threatened
طول الجناح
113,2 cm
الوزن
4150,0 g
الفصيلة
Diomedeidae
الرتبة
Procellariiformes

The Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta) is a bird species in the family Diomedeidae (albatrosses), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 113.2 cm and a weight of 4.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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حول

Shy Albatross, 90–99 cm, wingspan 220–256 cm, is the largest mollymawk, breeding only on three Tasmanian islands. White body, grey back, narrow black-and-yellow bill. Near Threatened; the most common albatross in Australian waters; affected by longline bycatch and periodic poor breeding seasons.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 113,2 cm 44.6 in
الوزن 4150,0 g 146.39 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: M. Incubation: 68-75 days. Fledging: 112-136 days.

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التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
الفصيلة Diomedeidae (Albatrosses)
Genus Thalassarche
الأنواع Thalassarche cauta

Distribution

Shy Albatross has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Shy Albatross endangered?
The Shy Albatross has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Shy Albatross nest?
Nest type: M. Incubation: 68-75 days. Fledging: 112-136 days.
How big is the Shy Albatross?
The Shy Albatross has a wingspan of 113.2 cm, weight of 4150.0 g.
What order and family does the Shy Albatross belong to?
The Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Diomedeidae.

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