Shy Albatross
Thalassarche cauta
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<birdfyi-bird slug="thalassarche-cauta"></birdfyi-bird>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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 113.2 cm | 44.6 in |
| Weight | 4150.0 g | 146.39 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: M. Incubation: 68-75 days. Fledging: 112-136 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Diomedeidae (Albatrosses) |
| Genus | Thalassarche |
| Species | Thalassarche cauta |
Distribution
Shy Albatross has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Diomedeidae family