U.S. Fish Wildlife Service Shorttailed Albatross ...（美国鱼类野生动物服务Shorttailed信天翁u2026u2026）.pdfVIP

U.S. Fish Wildlife Service Short-tailed Albatross (Phoebastria albatrus) Threatened and Endangered Species Status The largest of three albatross species The short-tailed albatross is listed under found in the North Pacific Ocean, short- the Endangered Species Act as tailed albatrosses are best distinguished Endangered throughout its range by their large, bubblegum-pink bill with (65 FR 46643). bluish tip. Adults, like the one shown here, are black and white with a light Description gold head. Although younger birds can With a wingspan of over 2 meters (over be much darker, they still have the large 7 feet), the short-tailed albatross is the pink bill. Photo by Hiroshi Hasegawa. largest seabird in the North Pacific. Its long, narrow wings are adapted to soaring low over the ocean. It is best distinguished from other albatrosses by its large, bubblegum-pink bill. Young birds also have the large pink bill, but their feathers are dark chocolate brown, gradually turning white as the bird ages. Adults have an entirely white back, white or light gold head and back of neck, and black and white wings. Range and Population Level Histo