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Bird field guide > Bird identification [A-B] > Albatross, Laysan bird pictures
Albatross, Laysan bird pictures
LAYSAN ALBATROSS
85.1. Diomedea immutabilis. 32 inches.
These birds are white with the exception of the back, wings and tail, which are black; bill and feet yellow.
Nest. - Their single white egg is laid upon the ground or rocks (4.00 x 2.35).
Range. - This species breeds in large numbers on the island from which it takes its name - Layson Island, of the Hawaiian Group-appearing rarely off the coast of California.
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