Chatham Albatross

Thalassarche eremita

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · Procellariiformes · Diomedeidae

About

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.

Fun Fact

It is the smallest of the shy albatross group.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on fish, cephalopods, krill, and barnacles.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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