General Description
Body black and white. Bill stout, upper bill curves down at the tip. Body up to 1.4 m long.
Biology
This Southern Ocean wanderer can fly long distances along the coast and out to sea. Their wingspan can reach over 2 m.
Distribution
Worldwide. Southern mainland Australian and Tasmanian coastal areas.
Habitat
Coastlines, large bays and open seas.
More Information
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Animal Type
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Brief Id
Wide wingspan, black and white body, white bill.
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Colours
Black, White
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Diet
Carnivore
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Diet Categories
Fish, Squid
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Conservation Statuses
CITES: Not listed, FFG Threatened List: Critically Endangered, EPBC Act 1999: Vulnerable, IUCN Red List: Vulnerable
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Taxon Name
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Common Name
Wandering Albatross
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Species Name
exulans
