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Cambell Albatross
joe cockram

Cambell Albatross

Location
Wollongong Pelagic, Aus
Date taken
July 2006
Equipment used
Canon 300D, Sigma 170-500mm
JANJ
Campbell Albatross also known as Thalassarche. melanophrys. impavida, a ssp of Black-browed Albatross (T. melanophrys). Differ mainly in having yellowish iris (dark in melanophrys) and usually more extensive dark eyebrow compared to melanophrys. It has been suggested as a species of its own.

impavida, showing more black on underwing compared to melanophrys (variable though)

http://www.burren.cx/photo/apr_pelagic/

JanJ
 

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