Albatross seabird bird birds 36. Of the 21 albatross species recognised by iucn on their red list 19 are threatened and the other two are near threatened. Albatross also eat flying fish eggs which are laid on floating debris. In the 19th century albatross colonies particularly those in the north pacific were harvested for the feather trade leading to the near extinction of the short tailed albatross. Todays biggest flier the royal albatross wouldnt have looked so big compared to the pelagornis sandersi a giant flying seabird that lived some 25 million years ago and belonged to a family of now extinct toothed birds.
A collection of superb original paintings of seabirds by british bird artist alan m hunt. I the creator of this royalty free video. Shop for seabird art decor prints posters throws duvet covers bath towels coffee mugs phone cases and more designed by alan m hunt. Rather than official recognition with awards this time it is personal recognition shown by the actions of local people that are causing albatross task force.
The wandering albatross is the biggest of some two dozen different species. An albatross aloft can be a spectacular sight. These feathered giants have the longest wingspan of any birdup to 11 feet. Our albatross task force were recently recognised for their efforts that have saved 99 of albatrosses from death in a major fishery in south africa.
A recent study found a 67 percent decline in seabird. What makes a bird a seabird. All birds class aves are endothermic warm blooded covered with feathers have wings of some size beaks and claws. Now across the border momentum continues to gather for seabird conservation in namibia.
Although surface feeding birds such as albatross shearwaters and petrels are more likely to eat plastic than diving birds such as murres or gannets recent studies indicate the number of bird. This video is 100 royalty free use it for stock footage when making youtube videos. Large birds such as the albatross eat large amounts of plastics. Diving bird that lives in the northern pacific near alaska.
The ancient birds fossil bones were uncovered just outside an airport in.