Birds of the Saint Paul and Amsterdam Islands

The islands of Saint Paul and Amsterdam are of volcanic origin and are located in the southern Indian Ocean about 92 km from each other. They are part of the French Southern and Antarctic Territories (TAAF). The climate is mild maritime with constant westerly winds and high humidity. The highest mountain in Amsterdam is Mont de la Dives at 881m above sea level. The island is inhabited by several species of seabirds, including several species of albatross. The Plateau des Tourbières, covered by peat bog, is the only place in the world where the endangered Amsterdam Albatross breeds. Apart from a research station whose crew is replaced once a year, the island is uninhabited. The island of Saint Paul is completely uninhabited and reaches a height of 268m above sea level. It forms a natural harbor because the crater is open to the sea. The birdlife is dominated by seabirds, including the Northern Rockhopper Penguin, which is present here in relatively large colonies. Off the coast lies the neighboring island of La Roche Quille, which is a breeding ground for the endemic subspecies ssp. macgillivrayi of Salvin's Prion.

The Saint Paul and Amsterdam Islands are located in the Indian Ocean. Legally the Saint Paul and Amsterdam Islands belong to France.
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Cover image Moseley's Rockhopper Penguin, Photo: Antoine Lamielle

Primary language English, secondary languages German, French, Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese.
All 62 species are illustrated. In addition, links to HD videos of 13 bird species (9m 9s) and audios of 4 bird species (3m 24s) are included. The assessment of the global conservation status of bird species uses the criteria of the Red List (IUCN) 2012.
The scientific system follows Clements et al. 2017.
An index, name registers in all selected languages and a scientific name register, all completely linked.
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