Wandering Albatross
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During my recent trip to the Galapagos I tried for the first time to get some shots of birds in flight. Here's one of a Waved Albatross, a huge bird (typical wingspan is 7-8 feet) that breeds exclusively on Espanola Island in the Galapagos.
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In total population, this species is much more numerous than Black-footed Albatross. However, it is seen less often off the west coast of North America (and generally farther offshore), although...
See this Albatross photo on my website Waved albatrosses performing an intimate courtship ritual in which they click their beaks together, Española Island, the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. © Burrard-Lucas Photography - Blog | Facebook | Twitter
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Scientific name: Thalassarche melanophrys impavida Sex: Unknown Location: Edge of the continental shelf, Sydney, Australia.
These are Wandering Albatross courting. The two in the back will spend about half an hour singing and doing this dance. With a height of about 1m and a wingspan of up to 3m, this is quite an impressive sight.
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The waved albatross has the largest wingspan in the Galapagos Archipelago, but these monogamous birds are under threat.
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