Black-browed Albatross
Black-browed Albatross
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A medium-sized albatross with distinctive dark 'eyebrows' that give it a perpetually stern or thoughtful expression. It's a highly pelagic bird, spending most of its life soaring effortlessly over the open ocean.
Where to spot
Southern Ocean, breeding on islands around the Antarctic convergence, including the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and others. Ranges widely across southern oceans during non-breeding periods.
How to spot
Best observed from research vessels or pelagic birding trips in the Southern Ocean. Look for its elegant, gliding flight, prominent dark eyebrows, and a yellow-orange bill with a darker tip.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round over suitable pelagic waters in the Southern Hemisphere. Breeding season is typically from September to April in their island colonies.
Where to spot
Southern Ocean, breeding on islands around the Antarctic convergence, including the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and others. Ranges widely across southern oceans during non-breeding periods.
How to spot
Best observed from research vessels or pelagic birding trips in the Southern Ocean. Look for its elegant, gliding flight, prominent dark eyebrows, and a yellow-orange bill with a darker tip.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round over suitable pelagic waters in the Southern Hemisphere. Breeding season is typically from September to April in their island colonies.
Credits:
Door David - Albatross, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3738408
Black-browed Albatrosses are incredibly efficient flyers, using dynamic soaring to travel vast distances across oceans with minimal energy expenditure, sometimes following ships for days.
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