Shy albatross  (Thalassarche cauta)

The shy albatross breeds on only a three islands off Tasmania, Australia: Mewstone, Pedra Branca and Albatross Island. When not breeding it is most frequently found around Tasmania and southern Australia, but its range also extends to southern Africa. However, the exact marine distribution of the shy albatross can be difficult to determine due to its similarity in appearance to other albatross species (5).

This is an ocean species, but is less pelagic than other albatross species, and can often be found close inshore, even entering bays and harbours (2) (6). On land, they inhabit rocky, boulder-strewn areas with sparse vegetation (2).