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Species that live in a similar habitat to the Shy albatross (Thalassarche cauta)
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Silverweed (Potentilla anserina)
The genus name of Silverweed, Potentilla, means ‘little powerful one’. The ability of this plant to survive trampling, coupled with the soft... More 8 Images 2 Videos -
Blacksmith lapwing (Vanellus armatus)
Information on the blacksmith lapwing is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 26 Images 2 Videos -
Scottish scurvygrass (Cochlearia officinalis subsp. scotica)
There is currently disagreement as to the taxonomic status of Scottish scurvygrass. It was, at one point, held to be a species its own... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Common sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)
The common sandpiper is a rather small, short-legged wader with a long, straight beak, relatively drab colouration, and a distinctive... More 19 Images 0 videos -
Greater sand plover (Charadrius leschenaultii)
Although it has a relatively dull appearance for most of the year, the greater sand plover’s plumage changes during the breeding season. At... More 8 Images 1 Video -
Chatham Island snipe (Coenocorypha pusilla)
The Chatham Island snipe is a small, rotund bird with beautifully camouflaged plumage. The body is mottled with black, brown and... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Eurasian curlew (Numenius arquata)
Information on the Eurasian curlew is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 35 Images 5 Videos -
Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
Instantly recognisable as the national emblem of the United States, the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) has long been a key symbol in... More 34 Images 9 Videos -
Annual seablite (Suaeda maritima)
Information on the annual seablite (Suaeda maritima) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys)
Albatrosses are one of the most marine of all birds, traversing the oceans of the southern hemisphere, and only returning to land to breed... More 47 Images 22 Videos -
Andean condor (Vultur gryphus)
As one of the largest flying birds in the world, the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) forms an awesome sight over the South American skies, as... More 30 Images 10 Videos -
Lesser short-toed lark (Calandrella rufescens)
Information on the lesser short-toed lark is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Buff-breasted sandpiper (Tryngites subruficollis)
This small, attractive bird has a long, straight bill and greenish-yellow legs. The sexes are alike in colouration; both have a pale brown... More 10 Images 2 Videos -
South Georgia pipit (Anthus antarcticus)
Although unremarkable in appearance, the South Georgia pipit is unique in being the only bird species endemic to the remote island of South... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Slender Scotch burnet (Zygaena loti scotica)
The Slender Scotch Burnet is a striking red and black moth that can be distinguished from other burnet moths by its hairy abdomen, the... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Sand martin (Riparia riparia)
Also known as the bank swallow, the sand martin (Riparia riparia) is a small, slender bird with long wings, a slightly notched tail and a... More 30 Images 0 videos -
Magellanic plover (Pluvianellus socialis)
A rare and attractive wading bird, the Magellanic plover has a plump, dove-like body with soft, pale grey plumage on the head and upper body... More 8 Images 0 videos -
Madagascar pratincole (Glareola ocularis)
In flight, the Madagascar pratincole cuts a distinctive silhouette, with long, pointed brown wings and a forked black and white tail. On the... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua)
This charismatic marine bird is easily distinguished from other penguins by its bright orange-red bill and the conspicuous white patches... More 65 Images 8 Videos -
Island fox (Urocyon littoralis)
The island fox is the smallest North American canid, found only on the California Channel Islands. A descendent of the mainland gray fox (... More 7 Images 2 Videos -
Weka (Gallirallus australis)
The weka, a famously inquisitive and feisty bird, is a member of the rail family Rallidae; a group of ground dwelling birds, some of which... More 24 Images 2 Videos -
White-chinned petrel (Procellaria aequinoctialis)
This large, bulky bird spends nearly all its time at sea, and has many adaptations for this oceanic life style. Its plumage is almost... More 8 Images 2 Videos -
Sooty shearwater (Puffinus griseus)
This large, slender shearwater, with dark grey-brown plumage, flies effortlessly over the ocean with its long, narrow wings. The wings have... More 14 Images 2 Videos -
Atlantic petrel (Pterodroma incerta)
The Atlantic petrel is one of the largest gadfly petrels (Pterodroma species), recognised by its striking white breast and abdomen that... More 12 Images 1 Video -
Mottled petrel (Pterodroma inexpectata)
The mottled petrel (Pterodroma inexpectata) is a medium-sized and distinctive petrel species, most easily identified by the grey patch on... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Southern giant petrel (Macronectes giganteus)
The southern giant petrel is, as the name suggests, a very large bird, with impressive long, pointed wings and a huge bill. Like all species... More 53 Images 7 Videos -
Erect-crested penguin (Eudyptes sclateri)
Erect-crested penguins are perhaps some of the most mysterious of all penguin species. This species is one of the largest of the crested... More 21 Images 3 Videos -
South polar skua (Catharacta maccormicki)
A widespread and prominent bird of the Antarctic, the south polar skua (Catharacta maccormicki) has a rather notorious reputation as a... More 17 Images 0 videos -
Saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is the largest of all crocodilians, and the largest reptile in the world, with unconfirmed... More 36 Images 11 Videos -
Lava gull (Larus fuliginosus)
There are less than 800 lava gulls alive, making this the rarest gull in the world. The name comes from its dark sooty-grey plumage, which... More 20 Images 1 Video
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