Black-browed Albatross
(Thalassarche melanophris)

Accepted:

28 May 1978 Lumbo Ledge, Cumberland Co. 1978-001

15 Jul 2009 3-4 miles north of Seal Is., Vinalhaven, Knox Co. 2009-011 (J. Drury, A. Hill, photos)

Unaccepted:

None

Not yet reviewed (pending historical records and unsubmitted reports):

None

Black-browed Albatross photographed by John Drury 3-4 miles north of Seal Island, Knox Co., 15 July 2009. The dark-tipped pinkish-yellow bill, underwing pattern, and apparent molt of inner primaries (typical of 4th cycle molt) suggest an older subadult (about 3-years-old). Birds of that age show adult eye color, which is dark on this individual. The dark eyes indicate this bird is nominate T. m. melanophris, which has a wide range that includes the South Atlantic, and not the southwest Pacific subspecies T. m. impavida (sometimes split as separate species, Campbell Albatross).