Range and Habitat
| Location | Population | Date | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pyramid Chatham Islands | 5,300 pair | 2003 | Stable |
| Total | 11,000 | 2003 | Stable |
The Chatham Albatross nests only on The Pyramid in the Chatham Islands. Using aerial photography, in 1998, scientists estimated that there were between 3,200 and 4,200 pairs nesting. Ground counts from 1999 to 2003 increased this number to 5,300 pairs for a total of approximately 11,000 breeding age birds. When not breeding they range in the South Pacific from Tasmania to Chile and Peru. From April to July they will utilize the Humboldt Current and go as far north as 6°S along the South American coast.
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