Shy Albatross

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Shy Albatross (<em>Thalassarche cauta</em>) is a species of Albatrosses (<em>Diomedeidae</em>) in the order Albatrosses, Petrels and Shearwaters.

Overview

Shy Albatross (Thalassarche cauta) is a species of Albatrosses (Diomedeidae) in the order Albatrosses, Petrels and Shearwaters.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Thalassarche; binomial: Thalassarche cauta; authority: (Gould, 1841).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Southern Ocean. Non-breeding range: s Indian and Pacific oceans.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Thalassarche cauta includes T. steadi (Onley & Scofield 2008; Tennyson 2010; contra BLI).

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