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Galapagos Albatross - Phoebastria irrorata The Waved Albatross - Phoebastria irrorata, also known as Galapagos albatross, is the only member of the Diomedeidae family located in the tropics. When they forage, they follow a straight path to a single site off the coast of Peru, about 1,000 km (620 mi) to the east. During the non-breeding season, these birds reside primarily on the Ecuadorian and Peruvian coasts. Ecuador,Fall,Galapagos Albatross,Galápagos Islands,Geotagged,Phoebastria irrorata,Waved albatross Click/tap to enlarge

Galapagos Albatross - Phoebastria irrorata

The Waved Albatross - Phoebastria irrorata, also known as Galapagos albatross, is the only member of the Diomedeidae family located in the tropics. When they forage, they follow a straight path to a single site off the coast of Peru, about 1,000 km (620 mi) to the east. During the non-breeding season, these birds reside primarily on the Ecuadorian and Peruvian coasts.

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  1. They are so enormous, yet so seemingly kind. Some of my favorite birds. Posted 9 years ago
    1. Yes, impressive birds they are :D Posted 9 years ago

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The waved albatross, also known as Galapagos albatross, is the only member of the Diomedeidae family located in the tropics. When they forage, they follow a straight path to a single site off the coast of Peru, about 1,000 km to the east. During the non-breeding season, these birds reside primarily on the Ecuadorian and Peruvian coasts.

Similar species: Petrels And Albatrosses
Species identified by Albert Kang
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Uploaded Aug 9, 2016. Captured Apr 22, 2005 15:26 in Galápagos Islands, Ecuador.
  • NIKON D70
  • f/11.0
  • 1/500s
  • ISO500
  • 18mm