WebThe Shy Albatross is the only albatross species endemic toAustralia. The species has breeding colonies on three small islands off Tasmania: Albatross Island in western Bass Strait (40°22’S, 144°40’E); the Mewstone (43°44’S, 146°22’E); and Pedra Branca (43°52’S, 147°00’E) in southern Tasmanian waters (Brothers et al. 1997). WebThe shy albatross breeds nowhere else in the world apart from three tiny islands in Tasmania—Albatross Island in the north and Pedra Branca (pictured) and the Mewstone in the south. Unlike many of the other albatross species that travel widely across the Southern Oceans, most of the shy albatross population remains year-round within the south-east …
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WebContact details: Threatened Species Section, Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania , GPO Box 44, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 7001. Phone (1300 368 … WebMay 19, 2016 · Shy Albatross photo by Eric Woehler You may have heard in the news recently that a Shy Albatross was found a long way from home: in Poatina, up north. Thanks to a dedicated member of the public, the Animal Medical Centre in Launceston and our rescuers, we were able to transfer the albatross (nicknamed “Alby”) at our seabird … csfhoa
WebThe shy albatross, also known as shy mollymawk, (Thalassarche cauta, formerly Diomedea cauta), is a medium-sized albatross that breeds on three remote islands off the coast of Tasmania, Australia, in the southern Indian Ocean.Its lifespan is about 60 years, and it has been seen as far afield as South Africa and the Pacific coast of the United States. . As of … WebJul 14, 2016 · “Shy albatross in Tasmania stay around their colony during winter so we have access to the scats year round and can compare winter and breeding season diets,” she said. The shy albatross, also known as shy mollymawk, (Thalassarche cauta, formerly Diomedea cauta), is a medium-sized albatross that breeds on three remote islands off the coast of Tasmania, Australia, in the southern Indian Ocean. Its lifespan is about 60 years, and it has been seen as far afield as South Africa and the Pacific coast of the United States. As of June 2024 , the species is listed as … csf hertfordshire