Description
The White-capped Albatross averages 90–99 cm (35–39 in) in length, with a wingspan of 220–256 cm (87–101 in). It has a bold white cap that contrasts with a pale silver grey face and a darker brow. Some adults have white back with brown tipped feathers. They have a dark grey mantle and a black tail. Most of the rest of the body is white. Its bill is pale grey to blue with a yellow tip. Juveniles have a grey bill with a dark tip, and their head is darker, with grey to the collar.
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