wandering albatross

noun

1. a large albatross, Diomedea exulans, of southern waters, having the plumage mostly white with dark markings on the upper parts.

wandering albatross

noun

1. a large albatross, Diomedea exulans, having a very wide wingspan and a white plumage with black wings

Example Sentences

Conservationists snapped a photo of one perched on the bloodied head of a wandering albatross chick.

From Seattle Times

Given its giant size, the wandering albatross must depend on air currents to help it soar and save energy as its 3-meter wingspan carries it over vast swaths of open ocean.

From Science Magazine

Given that the wandering albatross can weigh more than a 2-year-old child, it has some heavy lifting to do as it flies over vast swaths of open ocean.

From Science Magazine

Maliki Crawford’s 79-inch arm-span isn’t quite the 12.1-foot wingspan of the wandering albatross, but don’t tell that to the receivers trying to catch passes after he utilizes his reach to make a deflection.

From Los Angeles Times

It was of an astounding bird called the wandering albatross.

From Seattle Times