Mar 25 2008
Albatross in the Antarctic Ocean
In this post I want to show some photos taken by Leif Nøttestad during a survey in the Antarctic Ocean. This time the photos focus on different species of Albatross. Of the 21 species of albatrosses recognized by the IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources), 19 are threatened with extinction.
The first photo shows a light-mantled sooty albatross.
The wandering albatross is the biggest albatross, and some photos of this species has been shown in a previous post.
Below you see a photo of a black-browed albatross. Like most albatross species this bird is considered as endangered but it is still the most widespread and common albatross.
The last photo shows a royal albatross. It has an average wingspan of almost 3 m and is the second largest albatross.
All photos: Leif Nøttestad.
Hi! I stopped by through Ec. What gorgeous photos!
They are such magnificent birds! Have you seen the horrifying report about the plastic waste that is threatening the Laysan albatrosses in Midway?
By the way, I can’t see your widget. I presume it must be there somewhere.
Beautiful photos, thanks for sharing!!
Spectacular! I didn’t even know there was more than one time of Albatross, mush less that they were an endangered species.
Great job, wonderful photos.
Thank you~
Ann
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