First year © Cathy Reader
Adult © Doug Hitchcox
First year © Audrey Addison
Immature © Vicki Sandage
+ 6
Immature © Nigel Voaden
First year © Melissa Hafting
Adult © JoAnn Hackos
First year © Audrey Addison
Adult and immature © Eric VanderWerf

Sóltrosi Phoebastria albatrus

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Identification

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Gradually increasing after near extinction in the 20th century but still the rarest of the three North Pacific albatross species. Adult is striking: white overall, with dark wings, white upperwing coverts, a rich yellow nape, and bright pink bill. Juvenile blackish brown with pink bill; young birds attain increasing amounts of white in plumage as they age. Forages over a large pelagic range but sometimes seen from shore.

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