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  1. Albatross - Wikipedia

    Three albatross species, the black-footed albatross and the two sooty albatrosses, vary completely from the usual patterns and are almost entirely dark brown (or dark grey in places …

  2. ALBATROSS Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The albatross is an exceedingly large seabird, having a wingspan as much as 11 feet across. It is a magnificent glider, capable of staying aloft for hours at a time without flapping its wings, and …

  3. Albatross | Largest Seabird, Migration & Conservation | Britannica

    Oct 11, 2025 · Albatross, (family Diomedeidae), any of more than a dozen species of large seabirds that collectively make up the family Diomedeidae (order Procellariiformes). Because …

  4. 8 Amazing Albatross Facts - Treehugger

    May 31, 2024 · An albatross is a large, magnificent seabird capable of soaring incredible distances without rest.

  5. Albatross facts | Birds | BBC Earth

    What types of albatrosses are there? There are 22 species of albatross. Perhaps the most well-known member of the albatross family is the wandering albatross, also known as the snowy …

  6. Albatross: Size, Habitat, Behavior, Diet, and Facts

    Sep 20, 2024 · Discover the albatross’s wingspan, habitat, diet, and conservation status. Learn about its behavior, evolutionary history, and human connections.

  7. Black-footed Albatross - All About Birds

    Like many albatross species, they are famous for their long lives, lifelong pair bonds, and elaborate courtship dances. They, along with many seabirds, face a range of ocean-health …

  8. Albatrosses | National Geographic

    An albatross aloft can be a spectacular sight. These feathered giants have the longest wingspan of any bird—up to 11 feet! The wandering albatross is the biggest of some two dozen different...

  9. Albatross Life Cycle Classroom Lessons | FWS.gov

    Albatross Life Cycle Classroom Lessons Instructor lesson plans for the three lessons in the Laysan Albatross Life Cycle Program.

  10. Albatross: Characteristics, Diet, Facts & More [Fact Sheet]

    The North Pacific albatrosses, including the waved albatross and short-tailed albatross, are found in the Northern Hemisphere. The sooty albatrosses, as the name suggests, have a dark or …