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THE BIRDS OF AUSTRALIA 



The White-winged Albatross. 



Diomedea chionoptera. 



Southern Indian Ocean, Marion and Kerguelen Islands. 



Similar to D. exvlans, but no transverse lines on the upper surface, 

 the scapulars almost white, the upper surface of the wings are much 

 whiter than in the allied forms. Total length about 50 inches, wing 25.5, 

 tail 8.3, bill from gape 7.3, tarsus 5. 



Nest similar to that of D. exulans; the single egg is 

 dull white, with brownish clots on the larger end, and measures 

 about 5x3 inch. This magnificent bird is the largest of the 

 Albatrosses, its outstretched wings measure up to 13% feet from 

 tip to tip. 



The Black-browed Albatross: Diomedea melanophrys. 



After Gould, 



The Royal Albatross. 



Diomedea regia. 



Southern ocean generally, especially round the southern coasts of 

 Australia and Tasmania, where it is plentiful. 



General plumage pure white; upper surface of the wings dark brown, 

 varied with pale brown and white along the edges, and a large patch of 

 white on the humeral flexure; tail feathers largely marked with black in 

 their apical part, and the outer ones marbled with brown. Total length 

 about 48 inches, tail 10; tarsus 5, extent of wings 124 inches. 



The single egg is dull white, and measures about 4.85 x 2.95 

 inches. 



