White-capped albatross
White-capped albatross
DIOMEDEA CAUTA
other names: Shy albatross; Mollymawk
length: 90–99 cm/35–39 in
wingspan: 220–256 cm/87–101 in
status: 800,000–1,000,000
iucn: Lower Risk–near threatened cites: not listed
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