SOUTHERN ROYAL ALBATROSS

Photographed off Stewart Island, April, 2019

(*1232)                 SOUTHERN ROYAL ALBATROSS                 Diamedea epomophora

NEW ZEALAND               100

Also known by Maori name Toroa. Breeds on Campbells and Auckland Island. Ranges widely through circumpolar oceans; most commonly seen in NZ in winter.

SOUTHERN ROYAL ALBATROSS

Photograph on Eaglehawk pelagic, January 2018

1232                    SOUTHERN ROYAL ALBATROSS                   Diomedea epomophora

AUSTRALIA                    725

One of the largest of sea-birds. Mostly found between 30 and 45 degrees south; the majority of the world's population nest on Subantarctic Campbell Island; range along southern oceans concentrating on west and east coast of southern South America, and waters around NZ. Named after Diomedes, whose companions turned to birds.