Albatross Bird
Albatross is
a large marine bird species and live around Southern Ocean and northern Pacific
Ocean. Albatrosses are one of the world’s
largest flying birds, and the Great Albatross’s wingspan can reach up to 12
feet. Albatross feeds on squid, small
fish and krill (small shrimp-like creatures). They feed by diving or simply scavenging
around the surface of sea water to get their food. 19 species of Albatross are
threatened with extinction. Albatross are endangered because people constantly
hunt them for their feather. Nowadays, many predators can easily kill Albatross’s
eggs, making them slow in reproduction. Albatross also become endangered
because of water and air pollution and lack of food from over-fishing by many
fishing industries.
Albatross
have great eye sight and great flying speed to maneuver and catch their prey on
the water surface, or even to dive underwater to catch their prey. Their feet
are unique and almost shaped like duck’s feet. Albatross have a special gland that can reduce
the amount of salt in their bodies because they drink sea water. Their upper
wings and back side are usually covered in dark color, while their lower bodies
are covered in white, making them almost similar to the color of sea gulls. Albatross
can travel up to 100 kilometers in one day.
Written by: Wafina Mario
Written by: Wafina Mario