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Salvin's Albatross
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Open ocean.
Diet: Squid, fish.
Best time to spot: Pelagic trips only.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Salvin's Albatross sits in our Legendary tier for the US: a major rarity, where any record is big news. It belongs to the albatrosses family.
Recent US sightings
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Kit that helps
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