About the Sooty Albatross
The sooty albatross, also known to sailors as the Quaker, is a species of marine bird belonging to the albatross family Diomedeidae. It is a medium-sized albatross that sports a sooty-brown or sooty-black color. It can be found in the southern Atlantic Ocean, the southern Indian Ocean, and the Southern Ocean. This bird scavenges for squid, fish, and carrion. Like other albatrosses, these birds mate for life and return to the same breeding spots every season. A single pair will mate every other year on a variety of islands in the southern Atlantic Ocean and the southern Indian Ocean islands. This bird is an endangered species and conservation efforts are taking place.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Albatrosses (Diomedeidae) |
| Species | Phoebetria fusca |
| Species Codes | sooalb1, SOAL |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sooty Albatross belong to?
The Sooty Albatross (Phoebetria fusca) belongs to the Albatrosses family (Diomedeidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Sooty Albatross?
The Sooty Albatross is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Sooty Albatross?
The sooty albatross, also known to sailors as the Quaker, is a species of marine bird belonging to the albatross family Diomedeidae. It is a medium-sized albatross that sports a sooty-brown or sooty-black color. It can be found in the southern Atlantic Ocean, the southern Indian Ocean, and the South...
Where can I report a Sooty Albatross sighting?
You can log sightings of Sooty Albatross on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sooalb1, or on iNaturalist.