Shy Albatross
Thalassarche cauta
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 113,2 cm | 44.6 in |
| Gewicht | 4150,0 g | 146.39 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: M. Incubation: 68-75 days. Fledging: 112-136 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Procellariiformes (Albatrosse und Sturmvögel) |
| Familie | Diomedeidae (Albatrosse) |
| Genus | Thalassarche |
| Arten | Thalassarche cauta |
Distribution
Shy Albatross has been recorded in 1 countries.
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