Black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) coming in for landing (with feet out to slow down) on Steeple Jason in the Falkland Islands.
The Black-browed Albatross is a medium-sized albatross, at 80-95 cm (32-38 in) long with a 200-235 cm (79-93 in) wingspan.
Steeple Jason is a home to the largest colony of Black-browed Albatrosses in the world. Over 70% of the global population of Black-browed Albatross breeds in the Falkland Islands. Black-browed albatross is on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, mainly due to long lone fishing after tuna.

Black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) coming in for landing (with feet out to slow down) on Steeple Jason in the Falkland Islands.
The Black-browed Albatross is a medium-sized albatross, at 80-95 cm (32-38 in) long with a 200-235 cm (79-93 in) wingspan.
Steeple Jason is a home to the largest colony of Black-browed Albatrosses in the world. Over 70% of the global population of Black-browed Albatross breeds in the Falkland Islands. Black-browed albatross is on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, mainly due to long lone fishing after tuna.
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