black-footed albatross
noun
black-foot·ed albatross
ˈblak-ˌfu̇-təd- 
: an albatross (Diomedea nigripes) of the Pacific that is chiefly blackish with dusky bill and black feet and legs
called also gooney
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The count starts in December and must be completed in 21 days by the Nesting Albatross Census Team, which tracks two species of seabirds on the island: the black-footed albatross and the Laysan albatross.
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Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2024
These species, none of which are currently listed under the Federal Endangered Species Act, include the rufous hummingbird, golden-winged warbler and black-footed albatross.
—Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 16 Oct. 2022
His team saw their first black-footed albatross nest there last year, a feat for the endangered species.
—Ku‘u Kauanoe, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2022
Scientists have begun to gather genetic data on stressed species like Jonah crabs, the black-footed albatross, and narwhals in a nascent bid to genetically modify animals to deal with changing conditions.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Feb. 2022
Watch to see the journey of these black-footed albatross.
—Meagan Cantwell, Science | AAAS, 2 Aug. 2021
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Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2024
These species, none of which are currently listed under the Federal Endangered Species Act, include the rufous hummingbird, golden-winged warbler and black-footed albatross.
—Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 16 Oct. 2022
His team saw their first black-footed albatross nest there last year, a feat for the endangered species.
—Ku‘u Kauanoe, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2022
Scientists have begun to gather genetic data on stressed species like Jonah crabs, the black-footed albatross, and narwhals in a nascent bid to genetically modify animals to deal with changing conditions.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Feb. 2022
Watch to see the journey of these black-footed albatross.
—Meagan Cantwell, Science | AAAS, 2 Aug. 2021
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