Black-browed Albatross
Thalassarche melanophris
Port Fairy pelagic, Moyne, S Vic IMG_2812 20181215 - immature. Note pale mark behind dark tip of bill — absent onCampbell Albatross.
Notes: Medium sized. Short dark brow, dark eye.
Wings, back, tail slaty black. Underwing
extensive markings,
paler w. age; always broad blackish leading edge. Adult: striking
orange-yellow bill. Juvenile: dark bill (finer than
Shy Albatross) → yellow-horn w. dark tip
as bird ages.
Flight light, graceful. Common May–Aug around S coasts.
Cf Campbell Albatross.
Range from Morcombe©
Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic, SE Tas IMG_5499 20210605 - immature
Port Fairy pelagic, Moyne, S Vic IMG_2818 20181215 - immature
Port Fairy pelagic, Moyne, S Vic IMG_2810 20181215 - immature
Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic, SE Tas IMG_5360 20210605 - immature; chasing off immature Shy Albatross.
Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic, SE Tas IMG_5393 20210605 - immature
Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic, SE Tas IMG_6199 20210606 - juvenile: slate-grey, dark tip w. pale mark behind.
location MVI_6666 20180909