Three new seabird species recorded at Tristan da Cunha archipelago

Researchers have identified three new seabird species recorded at the Tristan da Cunha archipelago, expanding the known biodiversity of this remote South Atlantic region. The study, conducted between 2017 and 2019, builds on previous observations to document additional seabird sightings, contributing to the understanding of avifaunal diversity in one of the world's most isolated oceanic island systems. Tristan da Cunha, alongside Gough Island, serves as a critical breeding ground for numerous seabird species, with this discovery further underscoring its ecological significance.

Ryan, P., Dilley, B., Risi, M., Jones, C., Osborne, A., Schofield, A., Repetto, J., & Ratcliffe, N. (2020). Three new seabird species recorded at Tristan da Cunha archipelago. Seabird Journal, 32, 122–125. Internet Archive. https://doi.org/10.61350/sbj.32.122