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Black-footed Albatross

Phoebastria nigripesOrder: PROCELLARIIFORMESFamily: Albatross (Diomedeidae)
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Range Map for Black-footed Albatross

Overview

Black-footed Albatross: Large seabird with long wings, gray-black body, and white ring around face at base of bill. Uppertail coverts are pale gray. Most have dark undertail coverts, some have white undertail and belly. The most frequently sighted albatross off the Pacific Coast of North America.

Range and Habitat

Black-footed Albatross: Breeds primarily in and around the Hawaiian archipelago. Preferred habitats include open sea and low, flat islands.

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Voice Text

Generally silent

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Related Birds:

Laysan Albatross
Short-tailed Albatross
Shy Albatross
Herald Petrel
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Family Albatross (Diomedeidae)_blue
Species Phoebastria nigripes
Length32 Inches
Wingspan75 Inches

Black-footed Albatross

Black-footed Albatross: Large seabird with long wings, gray-black body, and white ring around face at base of bill. Uppertail coverts are pale gray. Most have dark undertail coverts, some have white undertail and belly. The most frequently sighted albatross off the Pacific Coast of North America.

● Song: Generally silent

● Foraging & Feeding: Black-footed Albatross: Feeds mainly on fish, crustaceans, and squid. Often follows ships at sea for food, usually feeding on garbage thrown overboard.

● Breeding & nesting: Black-footed Albatross: One creamy white egg is laid in a shallow depression in sand. Incubation ranges from 63 to 68 days and is carried out by both parents.

● Similar species: Black-footed Albatross: Short-tailed Albatross has pink bill and legs. Laysan Albatross has white body and head.

Flight Pattern

Dynamic soaring., Glides for hours.
Black-footed Albatross Body Illustration
● Range & Habitat: Black-footed Albatross: Breeds primarily in and around the Hawaiian archipelago. Preferred habitats include open sea and low, flat islands.
BreedingMonogamous, Colonial, Mates for life
PopulationStable, Yes but uncommon
MigrationMigratory
Weight110.4 Ounces