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Albatrosses in Flight, New Zealand

166 images Created 10 Nov 2010

Few things are as majestic as catching sight of an albatross effortlessly gliding in its zig-zag pattern while riding the air currents above the ocean.

The impressive wingspan of the albatross is the largest of any bird, reaching over 3 metres in some species of albatrosses. Such mighty wings allow it to essentially be a living hang-glider.

In this gallery are a selection of flying albatross pics from New Zealand (as well as some portraits and some just sitting out on the ocean), ranging from the Southern Royal to Buller's to Wandering to Gibson's to White-capped to Salvin's Albatrosses.

To find a New Zealand albatross based on name, simply type in the name of the desired albatross in the search engine above.

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  • With remarkable grace and precision, a Wandering Albatross capitalizes on its enormous wingspan (up to 11 feet 6 inches) to effortlessly soar over the ocean surface.   Dynamic soaring is the flying technique that allows the albatross to stay aloft for hours on end, all while efficiently conserving its energy.
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  • Southern Royal Albatross, Campbell Island, New Zealand
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  • White-capped Albatross, Southern Royal Albatross, New Zealand
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  • The Wandering Albatross has the largest wingspan of any living bird, at up to 11.5 feet, allowing it to glide for hours without having to beat its wings.  New Zealand.
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  • Northern Royal Albatross in flight, New Zealand
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  • Wandering Albatross, Kaikoura, New Zealand
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  • Southern Royal Albatross, Campbell Island, New Zealand
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  • Southern Royal Albatross, Campbell Island, New Zealand
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  • Buller's Albatross, Stewart Island, New Zealand
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  • White-capped Albatross, New Zealand
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  • White-capped Albatross, New Zealand
    White-capped Albatross 03_0307.jpg
  • Salvin's Albatross, New Zealand
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  • Wandering Albatross, New Zealand
    Wandering Albatross 11_9800.jpg
  • Salvin's Albatross, New Zealand
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  • Salvin's Albatross, Kaikoura, New Zealand
    Salvin's Albatross 02_3388.jpg
  • Wandering Albatross, Kaikoura, New Zealand
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  • Wandering Albatross, New Zealand
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  • White-capped Albatross, New Zealand
    White-capped Albatross 05_1561.jpg
  • Buller's Albatross, New Zealand
    Buller's Albatross 01_0057.jpg
  • Southern Royal Albatross, Campbell Island, New Zealand
    Southern Royal Albatross_63A7985.jpg
  • Southern Royal Albatross, Campbell Island, New Zealand
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  • Southern Royal Albatross, Campbell Island, New Zealand
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  • Wandering Albatross in flight, New Zealand
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  • Wandering Albatross, Kaikoura, New Zealand
    Wandering Albatross 03_3686.jpg
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