Salvin's Albatross
NameSalvin's Albatross
Common NameSalvin's Albatross
Scientific NameThalassarche salvini
FamilyDiomedeidae
Wingspan (cm)265
Length (cm)93.5
Weight (g)4100
Plumage DetailsAdults have a pale grey head, neck, and upper breast, contrasting with a dark grey mantle and upperwings. The underparts are white. The bill is yellowish with a dark line along the cutting edge of the upper mandible and a dark tip to the lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallAt breeding colonies, Salvin's Albatrosses produce a variety of croaks, grunts, and squeals. They are generally silent when at sea.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatscoastal
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeBreeds primarily on the Bounty Islands and Snares Islands (New Zealand), and also on the Crozet Islands. Forages widely across the Southern Ocean, particularly around New Zealand, Australia, and South America.
Identifying FeaturesGrey head and neck, Dark grey mantle and upperwings, White underparts, Yellowish bill with dark cutting edge and tip
Description
The Salvin's Albatross is a large seabird characterized by its grey head and neck, dark mantle and upperwings, and white underparts. It spends most of its life at sea, soaring over the open ocean, and only comes to remote islands to breed.
