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Royal Albatross

Diomedea sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

First two images are of the Southern Royal Albatross (Diomedea epomophora)
Third image is of a Northern Royal Albatross (Diomedea sanfordi)

Notes:

In one picture you can see how the wings folded in three parts

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Caleb Steindel
Either a southern royal albatross, or a wandering albatross, not sure which

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PublishedJune 28, 2011

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