Albatros de Ceja negra - Black browed Albatross

Description:

One of the largest seabirds is the black-browed albatross. It is also the most common of all albatross species, due to the large number and the various places where they live. The name of this particular bird is due to the fact that they have a dark black plumage, above the eyes. This bird can measure up to 37 inches long and weigh up to 10 pounds. The females are typically smaller, about 31 inches long and weigh about 6 pounds. They can have a wingspan ranging from 79 to 94 inches. Its body is white, with dark black around the tips of the wings. They have a yellow and orange beak.

Habitat:

In the wild, the black-browed albatross is found around all the southern oceans. They live and reproduce on 12 different islands. There have been some sightings in the US, but not many, it is suggested that individuals in the US They have been imported from another country, or escaped from a zoo.

Notes:

When a black-browed albatross finds a mate, it is likely to be for life. If one of the two dies, it may be many years before the other seeks another pair, and participates in the reproduction. They are very intelligent birds, and seem to develop deep ties with their partner. When they migrate, they form large colonies that can be extremely noisy, these colonies can seem chaotic, but there are several subgroups within it, to keep everything balanced and organized. This bird feeds on a variety of elements, depending on the habitat, season and availability. Their diet consists of carrion, crustaceans, squid, fish, and various types of remains of aquatic organisms that may be floating in the water. They have also been seen stealing food sources from other birds. The black-browed albatross is an opportunistic feeder, they eat and eat when there is an abundance of food. You may be able to see them resting on the water, with your belly bulging after a recent feast. They must let the digestion act before they are able to fly again. Reproduction: One of the gestures that the black-browed albatross performs to get a mate is the tail fan. They also participate in different calls and dances. Males are usually the ones who initiate, and then try to get a female to respond. They mate once a year, the creation of the nest is done on the edge of a cliff, and the couple works as a team to protect the egg. They place the egg in the nest between September and November, with an incubation period that depends on the temperatures, it can be 68 days when it is hot and a maximum of 71 days when it is colder. The chicks will be under the care and supervision of their parents for about 4 months. That is when they are strong enough to fly and take charge of their own needs. They will not be ripe to reproduce until they reach 10 years of age. The life of the black-browed albatross is really incredible, in the right conditions they can live up to 70 years.