Campbell Albatross Thalassarche impavida
The Campbell Albatross is a close relative of the Black-browed Albatross, mainly discernable by the light iris of the Campbell (whereas the Black-browed has brownish-black eyes). They only breed on the Campbell Island group of New Zealand. They are recognised as separate to the Black-browed by several authorities, although not everyone agrees. They are similar in size to the the Black-browed at 200-240 cm in wingspan and 84-94 cm in length.
 

1: South Pacific, off Wollongong, 25/06/2011.
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