About the Salvin's Albatross
Salvin's albatross or Salvin's mollymawk, is a large seabird that breeds mainly on the Bounty Islands of New Zealand, with scant amounts on islands across the Southern Ocean. A medium-sized mollymawk, it was long considered to be a subspecies of the shy albatross.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Albatrosses (Diomedeidae) |
| Species | Thalassarche salvini |
| Species Codes | salalb1, SAAL, SAMO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Salvin's Albatross belong to?
The Salvin's Albatross (Thalassarche salvini) belongs to the Albatrosses family (Diomedeidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Salvin's Albatross?
The Salvin's Albatross is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Salvin's Albatross?
Salvin's albatross or Salvin's mollymawk, is a large seabird that breeds mainly on the Bounty Islands of New Zealand, with scant amounts on islands across the Southern Ocean. A medium-sized mollymawk, it was long considered to be a subspecies of the shy albatross....
Where can I report a Salvin's Albatross sighting?
You can log sightings of Salvin's Albatross on eBird (ebird.org) using species code salalb1, or on iNaturalist.
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