Albatross and Petrels

The Falkland Islands hold two thirds of the world population of the Black-browed Albatross.

It has a globally important population of Southern Giant Petrels and a small number of breeding White-chinned Petrels. Find out more about the past and current albatross and petrel populations in the Falklands, including their importance in global terms in Status. The current pressures faced by these seabirds such as long-line and pirate fishing are in Threats. For information on Falklands Conservation projects associated with reducing at sea mortality go to Saving Seabirds.

The Falkland Islands hold spectacular colonies of seabirds. This is recognised internationally through designation of Important Bird Areas throughout the archipelago. The following IBAs are breeding sites for black-browed albatross: Beauchêne Island (502kb PDF), Bird Island (505kb PDF), Jason Islands Group (733kb PDF), Keppel Island (460kb PDF), New Island Group (578kb PDF), Saunders Island (595kb PDF), West Point Island Group (665kb PDF), and Hope Harbour (603kb PDF).

Falkland Island Albatross and Petrels:

Black-browed Albatross
Southern Giant Petrel
White-chinned Petrel

Albatross & Petrel News Stories

Seabird Plan Approved
Defining Important Areas for Birds at Sea
New Report spells out how UK can save it's Albatrosses
Census Report on Southern Giant Petrel
Falklands Conservation Brings About Adoption of bird-scaring Lines
Severe Declines in Seabirds
Colour Marking of Fledgling Black-browed Albatross
Assessment of Fire Damage on South Jason Island
Bird Mortality on Kidney Island

Albatross & Petrel FAQs

For all sorts of amazing facts about albatrosses worldwide.

Research

For a consolidated list of albatross and petrel research papers and study reports undertaken by Falklands Conservation and associated organisations go to the Research section.

How You Can Help

By Adopting an Albatross or making a donation to our Seabirds Appeal you can directly support Falklands Conservation and its efforts to protect these birds in the Falkland Islands. From the webshop you can buy Important Bird Areas of the Falkland Islands, Birds and Mammals of the Falkland Islands and Albatross Arts & Crafts for Children.