About the White-capped Albatross
The white-capped albatross is a mollymawk that breeds on the islands off of New Zealand. Not all experts agree that this form should be recognized as a separate species from the shy albatross, Thalassarche cauta. It is a medium-sized black, slate gray, and white albatross and is the largest of the mollymawks.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Albatrosses (Diomedeidae) |
| Species | Thalassarche cauta |
| Species Codes | whcalb1, WCAL, SCAL, SHAL, WCMO |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-capped Albatross belong to?
The White-capped Albatross (Thalassarche cauta) belongs to the Albatrosses family (Diomedeidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the White-capped Albatross?
The White-capped Albatross is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the White-capped Albatross?
The white-capped albatross is a mollymawk that breeds on the islands off of New Zealand. Not all experts agree that this form should be recognized as a separate species from the shy albatross, Thalassarche cauta. It is a medium-sized black, slate gray, and white albatross and is the largest of the m...
Where can I report a White-capped Albatross sighting?
You can log sightings of White-capped Albatross on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whcalb1, or on iNaturalist.
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