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Where to observe and photograph the black-browed albatross in the wild
Learn where and when to spot the black-browed albatross in the wild, how to identify the species based on distinctive features, and what natural environments it inhabits. The WildlifePhotographer app offers tailored photography tips that reflect the black-browed albatross’s behavior, helping you capture better wildlife images. Explore the full species profile for key information including description, habitat, active periods, and approach techniques.
Black-browed albatross
Scientific name: Thalassarche melanophris
IUCN Status: Vulnerable
Family: DIOMEDEIDAE
Group: Birds
Sensitivity to human approach: Not shy
Minimum approach distance: 100 m
Courtship display: June to July
Incubation: 68–72 jours
Hatchings: June to July
Habitat:
Temperate to subantarctic oceanic waters and coastal areas
Activity period :
Primarily active during the day, with peak activity in the morning and late afternoon.
Identification and description:
The black-browed albatross is a large seabird in the family Diomedeidae, measuring 90–100 cm in length with narrow wings spanning 200–230 cm, and characterized by a pale head marked by black brow streaks. It inhabits temperate to subantarctic oceanic waters and coastal areas, feeding mainly on fish and squid captured at the surface or by shallow dives, and breeds in large colonies on subantarctic islands. During the breeding season, pairs nest on coastal cliffs or grasslands and lay a single egg.
Recommended lens:
400 mm – adjust based on distance, desired framing (portrait or habitat), and approach conditions.
Photography tips:
Approach slowly by quiet boat, keep your lens at water level to capture gliding flight against the sky, shoot at sunrise or sunset for raking light, and use a fast shutter speed to freeze wingbeats.
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