About the Gray-headed Albatross
The grey-headed albatross also known as the gray-headed mollymawk, is a large seabird from the albatross family. It has a circumpolar distribution, nesting on isolated islands in the Southern Ocean and feeding at high latitudes, further south than any of the other mollymawks. Its name derives from its ashy-gray head, throat and upper neck.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Albatrosses (Diomedeidae) |
| Species | Thalassarche chrysostoma |
| Species Codes | gyhalb, GHAL, GHMO |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-headed Albatross belong to?
The Gray-headed Albatross (Thalassarche chrysostoma) belongs to the Albatrosses family (Diomedeidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Gray-headed Albatross?
The Gray-headed Albatross is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Gray-headed Albatross?
The grey-headed albatross also known as the gray-headed mollymawk, is a large seabird from the albatross family. It has a circumpolar distribution, nesting on isolated islands in the Southern Ocean and feeding at high latitudes, further south than any of the other mollymawks. Its name derives from i...
Where can I report a Gray-headed Albatross sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-headed Albatross on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gyhalb, or on iNaturalist.
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