Black-browed Albatross
Thalassarche melanophris
NENot Evaluated
- Family
- Albatrosses (Diomedeidae)
- Order
- Procellariiformes
Overview
The black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophris), also known as the black-browed mollymawk, is a large seabird of the albatross family Diomedeidae; it is the most widespread and common member of its family.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to see it
Destination guides featuring this bird
Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands
Accessible albatross and penguin colonies plus two endemic birds.
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Antarctica
Drake Passage pelagic
Two days at sea with albatrosses and petrels following the ship.
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- DDecember: Best
Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Black-browed albatross
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
