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Shy Albatross

Thalassarche cauta

Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
90 - 100 cm
Weight
3 - 4 kg
Diet
Krill, Small fish (sardines, anchovies), Cephalopods (squid, octopus), Carrion

Habitat

Open oceanIslandsCoastal waters

Behavior

  • Spends most of its life at sea, feeding on krill, fish, and cephalopods
  • Breeds on islands, forming large colonies
  • Engages in monogamous breeding, with pairs forming during breeding season
  • Females lay one egg, which is incubated for approximately 80 days
  • Both parents care for young, which leave the nest after approximately 120-140 days