wandering albatross
a large albatross, Diomedea exulans, of southern waters, having the plumage mostly white with dark markings on the upper parts.
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One of these is to watch the marvellous “sailing” flights of the wandering albatross.
Birds in Flight | W. P. PycraftThe wandering albatross, the largest of the genus, is a well-known bird in the southern seas, following ships for many miles.
Endurance Test | Alan DouglasWe shall skim the prairies and leap the mountains, and roam over the ocean like the wandering albatross.
Forest Neighbors | William Davenport HulbertThe wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) is the largest of its tribe.
Harper's Young People, April 20, 1880 | Various
British Dictionary definitions for wandering albatross
a large albatross, Diomedea exulans, having a very wide wingspan and a white plumage with black wings
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