Antipodean Albatross

Diomedea antipodensis

Antipodean Albatross

One of the great wandering albatrosses, this seabird ranges across vast stretches of the Southern Ocean, feeding at the surface by scavenging or seizing prey. It barely dips below the waves to feed, yet covers enormous distances on long narrow wings, and is now listed as endangered.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Aves › Procellariiformes › Diomedeidae › Diomedea

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 405084.

FAQ

How deep does the Antipodean Albatross live?
The Antipodean Albatross (Diomedea antipodensis) is typically found at 0–5 m.