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Important nesting sites

Albatross colonies tend to be on remote islands. We've picked out a few key breeding sites and the albatrosses you'll find on them.

Amsterdam Island

This island is home to the entire population of Amsterdam albatrosses - the rarest albatross in the world. More...

Amsterdam Island

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) are important for black-browed albatrosses - over 80% of the world's population nest here. More...

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

Hawaii

The islands of Hawaii are important for the handful of albatross species that make the northern hemisphere their home. More...

Hawaii

New Zealand

These islands form vital breeding grounds for several albatrosses, many of which have not touched land since their last breeding season. More...

New Zealand

South Georgia

The islands of South Georgia are home to the British Overseas Territories most studied albatross colonies. More...

South Georgia

Tristan da Cunha

Tristan da Cunha, a group of remote volcanic islands, is important for a number of species found nowhere else in the world. More...

Tristan da Cunha