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A large seabird, the albatross, is shown floating calmly on water with its wings partially raised. The bird's body is mostly white with dark gray or black wings. Its head is light gray, and it has an impressive long, pale yellow beak with a hooked tip. The water around the bird is calm, smooth, and reflects the bird and the soft blue sky. The image captures a serene, peaceful moment.

Salvin’s Albatross

This post is a contribution by Patrick Lam.

Patrick likes seeing Kākā out the window in Pōneke.

Photo copyright © Patrick Lam, 2020.

Salvin’s Albatross (Salvin’s Mollymawk, Thalassarche salvini) shows off its large wings and fashionable eyeshadow off the Kaikо̄ura coast on an Albatross Encounter tour with Gary Melville.

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