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PROCELLARIIFORMES: Diomedeidae
Thalassarche cauta
An adult Shy Albatross skis to a halt as it lands on the water near our boat.
The diagnostic small black patch is clearly visible at the fore of the bird's armpit.
Shy Albatross
Salvin's Albatross
Juvenile Shy Albatross
Immature Shy Albatross