I would also agree. The dusky tip of the bill on the Black-browed suggests it
is not a full adult, but the large amount of white on the underwings means it's
pretty darn close.
Cheers,
Bert Harris, Adelaide
John Graff <> wrote:
I'd say both your IDs are spot on. First bird looks like a Shy Albatross (race
cauta or steadi) and the second a Black-browed Albatross (not 100% sure whether
its melanophris or impavida)
Cheers,
John
> Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2008 17:26:16 +1000
> From:
> To:
> Subject: [Birding-Aus] Albatross ID? - NW Tasmania
>
> Hi
>
> I've lurked here for ages but don't think I've ever posted.
>
> I was hoping someone could help with the ID of a couple of albatross
> photos which can be found here:
>
> http://tasnature.blogspot.com/2008/09/spot-of-sea-watching.html
>
> Both were photographed today close in to shore in north-west Tassie. I
> find albatrosses to be confusing but I'm guessing the first may be a Shy
> Albatross and the other a Black-browed Albatross.
>
> Any help appreciated.
>
> Alan
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