Phoebastria albatrus

Phoebastria albatrus (Pallas, 1769)
Short-tailed albatross

photo by Auscape International

Family:	Diomedeidae ()
Max. size:	94 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 0.0 g
Environment:	pelagic; marine
Distribution:	Pacific Ocean.
Diagnosis:	Wing: 21.3 cm.
Biology:	Total Length: 84 to 89 cm (Ref. 8812). Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals. Offshore (Ref. 356). Uses air currents to glide and soar for long periods of time and feeds by seizing prey from the surface while sitting on the water. Forages closer to land than other albatross species. Scavenges on carrion and follows fishing boats. Diet consists primarily of shrimp, squid, and fish, including bonito, flyingfish and sardines (Ref. 122680).
IUCN Red List Status:	Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 07 August 2018 (D2) Ref. 123251)
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