Laysan albatross

Description

The Laysan albatross averages 81 cm (32 in) in length and has a wingspan of 195 to 203 cm (77–80 in).Males,which weigh 2.4 to 4.1 kg (5.3–9.0 lb),are larger than females,which weigh 1.9 to 3.6 kg (4.2–7.9 lb).This albatross has blackish-gray upperwing,mantle,back,upper rump,and tail,and its head,lower rump,and underparts are white.It has a black smudge around the eye,and its underwing pattern varies between individuals,with some having narrower black margins and variable amounts of black in the underwing coverts.Finally,the bill is pink with a dark tip.Juveniles have a gray bill and a dark upper rump.This species does not have a breeding plumage