ALBATROSSES—Family Diomedeidae. 
BLACK-FOOTED ALBATROSS. 
81. Dlomedea nigripes. 32 to 36 inches. 
This bird is of a uniform sooty brown color shading into 
whitish at the base of the bill, which is rounded. It is noted 
for its extended flights, following vessels day after day without 
any apparent period of rest. 
Nest. —They lay a single white egg upon the ground (4.00 x 
2.40). 
SHORT-TAILED ALBATROSS. 
82. Diomedea albatrus. 36 inches. 
This bird is much more shy than the former, and when fol¬ 
lowing a vessel will keep a long distance behind in its search 
for food. With the exception of the primaries, which are 
black, as are also the shoulders and tail, the entire plumage 
is white, tinged with yellow on the back of the head. 
Nest. —They breed on the islands in the North Pacific off the 
coast of Alaska. A single white egg is laid upon the bare 
ground or rocks. 
Range. —Northern Pacific ocean in summer from Lower Cali¬ 
fornia to Alaska; most common in northern part of the range. 
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