Majestic Laysan albatross takes off from the sea for a flight over the North Pacific (00006508)
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Description: The Laysan albatross, scientifically known as Phoebastria immutabilis, is a fascinating North Pacific albatross that calls the Midway Islands home. Here, it takes off majestically from the sea surface for a flight over the ocean, only to return for breeding several years later. Learn more about the life and flight skills of this impressive seabird.
Location: Hawaiian Islands, Midway, USA
Date of Capture: 16.07.2001