Once part of the "Audubon complex" this species varies far more plumage-wise, and
dark and intermediate morphs predominate, its closest relationships may be with other genera. Listed as vulnerable, it is little-known,
no nests have been found but they are thought to breed on Bougainville and islands of the Solomons. We were lucky enough to see a few when
passing through those waters on the South-west Pacific Odyssey, but they always kept their distance, however at the time there were very
few at sea photos.
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