Albatross Tristan (Diomedea dabbenena) underwing view – Near Prince Edward Island RSA

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Albatross Tristan (Diomedea dabbenena) underwing view – Near Prince Edward Island RSA

Birdlife Africa Flock 2022 cruise on MS Orchestra 24-31st January 2022 with 1500 birders from around the world.  Departed Cape Town for Prince Edward (S46o38’39” E37o44’37”)and Marion Island (S46o54’45” E37o44’37”), both South Africa territories.  We  disembarked at Durban.

Fourth morning at sea, 28th January leaving Prince Edward Island

Key diagnostics are, the ‘piano key’ black white strips at the tail.  Then at the centre top of the centre of each wing is a star like white patch. This view shows the under wing and the yellow blush on its cheek.

  • Species:Tristan Albatross (Diomedea dabbenena)
  • Bird Type:Adult in flight - underwing view
  • FamilyAlbatross (Diomedeidae)
  • Date Taken20220128
  • Location:Latitude: S 46°27.073' Longitude: E 37°39.456’
  • Area:Near Prince Edward Island
  • Country:South African Territory
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA01805ac Albatross Tristan (m) 3 near Prince Edward Island RSA - Flock22 Jan22 PH850_9084
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