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Shy Albatross

Thalassarche cauta

Near Threatened
Rentang Sayap
113,2 cm
Berat
4150,0 g
Famili
Diomedeidae
Ordo
Procellariiformes
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Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 113,2 cm 44.6 in
Berat 4150,0 g 146.39 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

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

Ukuran Sarang

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Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Famili Diomedeidae (Albatrosses)
Genus Thalassarche
Spesies Thalassarche cauta

Distribution

Shy Albatross has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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