About the Tristan Albatross
The Tristan albatross is a large seabird from the albatross family. One of the great albatrosses of the genus Diomedea, it was only widely recognised as a full species in 1998.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Albatrosses (Diomedeidae) |
| Species | Diomedea dabbenena |
| Species Codes | wanalb3, WAAL, TRAL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tristan Albatross belong to?
The Tristan Albatross (Diomedea dabbenena) belongs to the Albatrosses family (Diomedeidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Tristan Albatross?
The Tristan albatross is a large seabird from the albatross family. One of the great albatrosses of the genus Diomedea, it was only widely recognised as a full species in 1998....
Where can I report a Tristan Albatross sighting?
You can log sightings of Tristan Albatross on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wanalb3, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Procellariiformes
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Quick Stats
Procellariiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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