Albatross By Peyton Bird It has feathers. It has a backbone. It has lungs and breathes air. They are warm – blooded. It hatches from eggs.

AlbatrossAlbatross

By PeytonBy Peyton

BirdBird

It has feathers.It has feathers. It has a backbone.It has a backbone. It has lungs and breathes air.It has lungs and breathes air. They are warm – blooded.They are warm – blooded. It hatches from eggs.It hatches from eggs. It has a beak, two legs, and two wings.It has a beak, two legs, and two wings.

Where It LivesWhere It Lives

Throughout seas from the Antarctic region Throughout seas from the Antarctic region North to the tropics.North to the tropics.

Habitat / EnvironmentHabitat / Environment

Where: Between Antarctica and the Where: Between Antarctica and the southern tips of Americasouthern tips of America

Surroundings / Shelter: Land and seaSurroundings / Shelter: Land and sea Temperature: Warm and coldTemperature: Warm and cold

FoodFood

They eat cuttlefish, other small marine They eat cuttlefish, other small marine animals, refuse from ships, and they drink animals, refuse from ships, and they drink seawater.seawater.

Predator-Prey RelationshipPredator-Prey Relationship

They feed on squid, fish, and krill.They feed on squid, fish, and krill.

Size \ LooksSize \ Looks

Height: 6 feetHeight: 6 feet Weight : Up to 22 LBSWeight : Up to 22 LBS Description: A large seabirdDescription: A large seabird

Interesting FactInteresting Fact

Albatrosses are among the largest of flying Albatrosses are among the largest of flying birds.birds.

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They can live to 50 years old.They can live to 50 years old.

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They can glide for hours.They can glide for hours.

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They can float.They can float.

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The mother and father take turns taking The mother and father take turns taking care of their egg.care of their egg.