Black-browed albatross
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| phylum | Chordata | The black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophris), also known as the black-browed mollymawk, is a large seabird of the albatross family Diomedeidae; it is the most widespread and common member of its family.
The black-browed albatross is a medium-sized albatross, at 80 to 95 cm (31–37 in) long with a 200 to 240 cm (79–94 in) wingspan and an average weight of 2.9 to 4.7 kg (6.4–10.4 lb). It can have a natural lifespan of over 70 years. It has a dark grey saddle and upperwings that contrast with the white rump, and underparts. The underwingis predominantly white with broad, irregular, black margins. It has a dark eyebrow and a yellow-orange bill with a darker reddish-orange tip. For more information, visit the Wikipedia entry. Get back to Procellariiformes |
| clade | Diapsida | |
| Class | Aves | |
| order | Procellariiformes | |
| family | Diomedeidae | |
| genus | Thalassarche | |
| species | T. melanophris |
