Albatross taxonomy 2007

["Greg" <>]

Hi David,

I asked Walter Boles about the albatross taxonomy a few months back and he 
said that the genetic differences between the subspecies/races were not 
sufficient for them to be separated out as species and presumaby this will 
mean that the revised Christidis and Boles (out in November) will retain the 
current taxonomy.
It is important, however, to note the subspecies when recording sightings as 
the conservation status of the distinct taxa differs.  Most, but not all 
taxa, can be distinguished in the field.
Greg Clancy