Shy Albatross Thalassarche cauta

Shy Albatross Thalassarche cauta



This species breeds on just three islands. It may be susceptible to stochastic events and human activities, although one nesting site is moderately widely separated from the other two. For this reason it is treated as Near Threatened.

During the breeding season, adults are relatively sedentary and are concentrated around Tasmania and southern Australia. However, juvenile birds from Mewstone (Tasmania) are known to migrate to South Africa).

Factsheet: Shy Albatross Thalassarche cauta 

 

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