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Young Black-browed Albatross

This bird was photographed off Port Fairy, Victoria, Australia on 1st June 2008. It was first called as a juvenile Grey-headed Albatross principally because it had an obvious grey head and neck and an all dark underwing. Notably, the grey of the head extended across the crown; a feature that is oft-reported as diagnostic of Grey-headed Albatross. One problem with this ID that was noted in the field was the two toned bill; the blackish bill tip contrasting with remainder of the bill that was paler and warmer toned. Careful scrutiny of photographs reveals structural details of the bill that are consistent with Black-browed Albatross and proving that this bird is indeed a Black-browed Albatross.
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