About the Chatham Albatross
The Chatham albatross, also known as the Chatham mollymawk or Chatham Island mollymawk, is a medium-sized black-and-white albatross which breeds only on The Pyramid, a large rock stack in the Chatham Islands, New Zealand. It is sometimes treated as a subspecies of the shy albatross. It is the smallest of the shy albatross group.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Albatrosses (Diomedeidae) |
| Species | Thalassarche eremita |
| Species Codes | shyalb2, CHAL, CIMO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chatham Albatross belong to?
The Chatham Albatross (Thalassarche eremita) belongs to the Albatrosses family (Diomedeidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Chatham Albatross?
The Chatham Albatross is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Chatham Albatross?
The Chatham albatross, also known as the Chatham mollymawk or Chatham Island mollymawk, is a medium-sized black-and-white albatross which breeds only on The Pyramid, a large rock stack in the Chatham Islands, New Zealand. It is sometimes treated as a subspecies of the shy albatross. It is the smalle...
Where can I report a Chatham Albatross sighting?
You can log sightings of Chatham Albatross on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shyalb2, or on iNaturalist.
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