Chatham albatross  (Thalassarche eremita)

Description

One of the least known of the world’s albatrosses (2), this oceanic bird breeds only on a tiny rocky islet in the Pacific Ocean. The Chatham albatross has grey-black plumage on the back, tail and upper sides of the wings, while the rump and underparts are white. The crown, face and throat are dark grey, contrasting with the sharp bill, which is bright yellow with a dark spot at the tip of the lower mandible. Juveniles have more grey plumage and a blue-grey bill, with black tips to both mandibles (3).

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