Family Diomedeidae (Albatrosses)
Albatrosses make up the family Diomedeidae. They are medium to very large, gliding, oceanic sea-birds with long wingspans. They have large, hook-tipped bills and webbed feet.
8 species photographed. See the Australian birds list.
Wandering Albatross Diomedea exulans
Antipodean Albatross Diomedea antipodensis
Gibson's Albatross Diomedea gibsoni
Black-browed Albatross Thalassarche melanophris
Campbell Albatross Diomedea impavida
Shy Albatross Thalassarche cauta
Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross Thalassarche carteri
Buller's Albatross Thalassarche bulleri