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Shy Albatross

Thalassarche cauta

Near Threatened
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
113,2 cm
Khối Lượng
4150,0 g
Họ
Diomedeidae
Bộ
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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Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 113,2 cm 44.6 in
Khối Lượng 4150,0 g 146.39 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

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

Số Trứng

1

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Họ Diomedeidae (Albatrosses)
Genus Thalassarche
Loài Thalassarche cauta

Distribution

Shy Albatross has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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