Tristan Albatross
NameTristan Albatross
Common NameTristan Albatross
Scientific NameDiomedea dabbenena
FamilyDiomedeidae
Wingspan (cm)330
Length (cm)110
Weight (g)7000
Plumage DetailsAdults are mostly white with dark brown upperwings and back, often showing some dark mottling on the crown and nape. The large bill is pink with a yellow tip. Juveniles are darker overall, gradually acquiring adult plumage over several years.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include various grunts, groans, gurgles, and bill-clapping sounds, particularly during courtship displays and territorial interactions at breeding colonies.
Primary Dietpiscivore
Primary Habitatscoastal
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the South Atlantic Ocean, breeding almost exclusively on Gough Island and Tristan da Cunha. It forages widely across the South Atlantic.
Identifying FeaturesVery large size, Predominantly white body with dark upperwings, Pink bill with a yellow tip, Long, narrow wings for efficient soaring, Breeds on remote South Atlantic islands
Description
The Tristan Albatross is a very large seabird, spending most of its life soaring over the open ocean. It has a predominantly white body with dark upperwings and a distinctive pink bill, returning to remote islands only to breed.
