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Wandering Albatross

Wandering Albatross
"Diomedea exulans" The Wandering Albatross is one of the largest birds in the world. The name albatross came from the Arabic word al-câdous or al-ġaţţās. This means "the diver" and later became English, also mixed with the Portuguese word alcatraz. This is also where the name of the prisonRead more

Tufted-horned Puffin

Tufted-horned Puffin
"Fratercula cirrhata” Its bright colors have earned the Tufted-horned Puffin the nickname “Parrot of the Sea” but this beautiful seabird is at home on land as well. In early spring, its beak and feet turn a vibrant orange in preparation for breeding season, but in winter they fade toRead more

Steller’s Sea Eagle

Steller’s Sea Eagle
"Haliaeetus pelagicus" The Steller’s Sea Eagle is one of the biggest eagles in the world. It is 107 to 114 centimeters in length, with an impressive wingspan of 218 to 249 centimeters. It is predominantly black in color with white plumage on the forehead, legs, tail and shoulders. The bill isRead more

Skua

Skua
"Stercorarius skua" Large, heavily built seabirds, Skuas breed on most of the southern islands and may be distributed as far north as the subtropics. The English word comes from the Faroese name skúgvur for Skua with the island of Skuvoy renowned for its colony of that seabird. The general Faroese term forRead more

Shy Albatross

Shy Albatross
"Thalassarche cauta" The Shy Albatross is one of the albatross family found primarily in the southern hemisphere and in particular around a corridor from Australia to South Africa and further south. When seen on land though, the Shy Albatross is mainly observed upon 3 different Australian islands off ofRead more

Rhinocéros Auklet

Rhinocéros Auklet
"Cerorhinca monocerata" The Rhinocéros Auklet a medium-sized auk, is closely related to the Puffins. Although dowdier in plumage, it is distinguished from Puffins and all other Auks by a prominent rhinocéros-like “horn” actually a vertical extension of the mandibular plates projecting above the upper mandible in breeding plumage.Read more

Red-footed Booby

Red-footed Booby
"Sula sula” Red-footed Boobies are found in tropical & sub-tropical waters across the globe. They are found in the Oriental, Ethiopian and Australian regions and are also found on various small oceanic islands. They take long hunting trips of up to 150 kilometers from their breeding grounds butRead more

Puffin

Puffin
"Fratercula arctica" Puffins are nicknamed "Sea Parrots" and "Clowns of the Ocean" due to their large triangular brightly colored beaks. The word "puffin" is thought to be derived from the word "puff" which refers to swollen and it is the Puffin chick that contributes best to this nameRead more

Masked Booby

Masked Booby
"Sula dactylatra" Masked Boobies are found mainly in the tropics in the Atlantic & Pacific oceans. In the United States, they are restricted to the Hawaiian islands of Lehau, Moku Manu and Kaula. Masked Boobies are found off the Yucatan peninsula and in much of South America.Read more

Magnificent Frigatebird

Magnificent Frigatebird
"Fregata magnificens" The Magnificent Frigatebird is a large bird (90 inch wingspan) and a wonderful glider. The wings are narrow & pointed and the tail is long & forked. The bill is long and hooked. The adult male is all black with a red throat sac that isRead more
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