What is Wandering albatross facts?
Wandering albatrosses are large Southern Ocean seabirds capable of very long flights.
Anatomy, behavior and diet
Long narrow wings exploit wind gradients for low-flapping soaring. They feed on squid and fish at sea and return to land for breeding. One egg and prolonged care mean slow reproduction.
Habitat and conservation
Longline bycatch and plastic ingestion are major threats. Conservation extends beyond nesting islands to vast feeding routes. Status of one albatross species cannot stand for them all.
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