Conservation Status
Conservation hubClose to qualifying as threatened in the near future.
The White-capped Albatross faces threats from bycatch in fisheries and habitat degradation. While specific recovery programs are ongoing, responsible tourism plays a vital role by supporting conservation efforts through park fees and by raising awareness about the importance of protecting these vulnerable seabirds and their marine environment.
The shy albatross, also known as the shy mollymawk, 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 2020, the species is listed as "Endangered" in Australia; there are thought to be 15,000 pairs of shy albatross left. It is Australia's only endemic albatross.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Top parks for White-capped Albatross. Sightings recorded in 131 safari areas total.
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