Black-browed Albatross
Thalassarche melanophris
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Black-browed Albatross, 83–93 cm, wingspan 240 cm, is the most abundant albatross (~1.4 million individuals), breeding on South Georgia, Falklands, and sub-Antarctic islands. Bold black eyebrow and dark upperwing. Least Concern but declining. Circumnavigates Southern Ocean; regularly wanders to Northern Hemisphere.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 102.6 cm | 40.4 in |
| Weight | 3198.3333333333335 g | 112.82 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: M. Incubation: 66-80 days. Fledging: 116 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Diomedeidae (Albatrosses) |
| Genus | Thalassarche |
| Species | Thalassarche melanophris |
Distribution
Black-browed Albatross has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Diomedeidae family