Breeding Location:
Islands, flat
Breeding Type:
Monogamous, Colonial, Mates for life
Breeding Population:
Increasing, Rare
Egg Color:
White with red spots
Number of Eggs:
1
Incubation Days:
65
Egg Incubator:
Both sexes
Nest Material:
Grass, sand, and volcanic debris.
Migration:
Migratory
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Overview
Short-tailed Albatross: Largest and only white-bodied albatross in the North Pacific. The head and nape have a golden-yellow cast. White wings have black edges and tips. Tail is white with black fringe. Legs and feet are pink-gray. AKA Steller's Albatross. Almost became extinct in late 19th century.
Range and Habitat
Short-tailed Albatross: Endangered species. Once frequent in the northwestern Pacific. Currently, an estimated 200 nest on Torishima, an island south of Japan. Travels to Bering Sea and Alaska south along the Pacific coast south to California after breeding.
Breeding and Nesting
Short-tailed Albatross: One white egg with red spots is laid on the ground in a nest made of grass, twigs, and volcanic debris. Both parents incubate the egg for about 65 days.
Foraging and Feeding
Short-tailed Albatross: Feeds on fish, shrimp, squid, and crustaceans picked up from the water surface; not known to follow boats like some other albatross species.
Readily Eats
Vocalization
Short-tailed Albatross: Usually silent.
Similar Species
Short-tailed Albatross: None in range.
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