Seabirds Threat
Wandering Albatross
Wandering Albatross Diomedea exulans
Vulnerable
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Southern African Range:
Waters off Namibia, South Africa, southern Mozambique -
Area of Occupancy:
Unknown -
Population Estimate:
Approximately 8,500 breeding pairs globally -
Population Trend:
Stable, increasing in southern Africa, declining elsewhere -
Habitat:
Open ocean -
Threats:
Longline fisheries, marine debris
Red Data species account
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