Southern Royal Albatross [Diomedea epomophora]
Description
The Southern Royal Albatross is a large seabird from the Albatross family. It is characterized by its predominantly white body, black upper wings, and pink bill with a black cutting edge. The bird has a wingspan that can reach up to 3.3 meters. It breeds on subantarctic islands and spends the rest of the time at sea, often in Antarctic waters. They are known to be monogamous, with a lifespan of up to 42 years.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Birds
Aves
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| Order |
Albatrosses, Petrels, and Shearwaters
Procellariiformes
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| Family |
Albatrosses
Diomedeidae
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| Genus |
Royal Albatross
Diomedea
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