wandering albatross

American  

noun

1. a large albatross, Diomedea exulans, of southern waters, having the plumage mostly white with dark markings on the upper parts.

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wandering albatross British  

noun

1. a large albatross, Diomedea exulans, having a very wide wingspan and a white plumage with black wings

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Example Sentences

The island is home to globally significant populations of nearly 30 bird species and a rare undisturbed habitat for wandering albatrosses — with their 10-foot wingspan — and many others.

From Seattle Times

It's also spread to Antarctic terns and wandering albatrosses.

From BBC

Given its giant size, the wandering albatross must depend on air currents to help it soar and save energy as its 3-meter wingspan carries it over vast swaths of open ocean.

From Science Magazine

Given that the wandering albatross can weigh more than a 2-year-old child, it has some heavy lifting to do as it flies over vast swaths of open ocean.

From Science Magazine

It was of an astounding bird called the wandering albatross.

From Seattle Times