Albatrosses / Petrals - Order Procellariiformes
Albatrosses and petrals belong to the Order Procellariiformes. These magnificent birds are oceanic and spend much of their lives gliding above the waves far from land. They feed on plankton and fishes and all share the unique characteristic of having tubular nostrils and often exhibit hooked bills.
'Save the Albatross' Campaign Fights to Save Albatrosses
This collection of photographs shows some of the species the 'Save the Albatross' campaign is working to save and illustrates the practical solutions being taught to longline fishermen that will help reduce albatross deaths.
This collection of photographs shows some of the species the 'Save the Albatross' campaign is working to save and illustrates the practical solutions being taught to longline fishermen that will help reduce albatross deaths.
Dame Ellen MacArthur Lends Helping Hand to Save Albatrosses
Yachtswoman Dame Ellen MacArthur recently arrived on South Georgia Island (located in the South Atlantic, about 1400km west of the Faulkand Islands) where she is working along side Ben Sullivan of BirdLife International to conduct a survey of seabirds in the region.
Yachtswoman Dame Ellen MacArthur recently arrived on South Georgia Island (located in the South Atlantic, about 1400km west of the Faulkand Islands) where she is working along side Ben Sullivan of BirdLife International to conduct a survey of seabirds in the region.
Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans)
The wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) is an oceanic bird that flies low over the sea's surface, scooping up prey such as squid, fish, and other marine animals. The wandering albatross, a name that aptly describes it's long travels, is well-adapted to lengthy, continous flight.
The wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) is an oceanic bird that flies low over the sea's surface, scooping up prey such as squid, fish, and other marine animals. The wandering albatross, a name that aptly describes it's long travels, is well-adapted to lengthy, continous flight.