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The only Wandering-type albatross that shows narrow black “lips” on cutting edge of bill.
Endangered
Indigenous: Amsterdam Island Albatross
At a glance
FamilyAlbatrosses
SizeGiant
RarityRare
HabitatCoastlines, harbours, offshore waters, estuaries, headlands, beaches, and large inland water when conditions suit.
Best timePeak activity in Feb, Apr. Morning coastal watches and tide changes that concentrate feeding activity.
Range map
Range map
1visible hotspots
1visible records
0states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Extremely rare. Population perhaps fewer than 100 individuals. Plumage highly variable, but averages darker brown than other Wandering-type albatross; even adults retain mostly brown upperwings, tail, and cap. Tip of bill averages darker and more greenish than other Wandering-types.
Behavior
A huge Wandering-type albatross that breeds only on Amsterdam Island in the southern Indian Ocean, with only a handful of records elsewhere (mainly Australia).
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