Black-Footed Albatross, is one of the larger pelagic birds we spot in Monterey. Recognizable by its large wingspan and dark plumage, they spend most of their life gliding over the open ocean, where we often spot it searching for food. Breeding colonies are found on remote islands, where pairs engage in elaborate courtship displays, clicking their bills together and dancing.
Diet
Fish and Squid
Population Status | Monterey
Threatened
Breeding Season
Fall
Main Habitat
Pelagic (Ocean)
Legal Protection
Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Threats
Human Related Loss (Habitat Loss, Pesticides, Food Source Loss, Climate Change, Disturbance, Entanglement, Harassment, Oil Spills, Pollution)
Size
32 in (Unisex)
Weight
7 lb (Unisex)
Wingspan
7 ft
Lifespan
50 years (Unisex)