Accidental in the North Atlantic, this is the second record for North Carolina.
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Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris)Hatteras, NC18 Feb 2012Normally found in the Southern Hemisphere from southern South America to New Zealand, this may be the first photographed live adult Black-browed Albatross in the United States.Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris)Hatteras, NC18 Feb 2012No other species has the combination of pink-tipped yellow-orange bill, black brow line on a white head, and thick black borders on the underwing.Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris)Hatteras, NC18 Feb 2012Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris)Hatteras, NC18 Feb 2012Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris)Hatteras, NC18 Feb 2012Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris)Hatteras, NC18 Feb 2012Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris)Hatteras, NC18 Feb 2012Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris)Hatteras, NC18 Feb 2012Ho Hum.Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris)Hatteras, NC18 Feb 2012With an immature Great Black-backed Gull and a Northern Gannet.Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris)Hatteras, NC18 Feb 2012With an immature Great Black-backed Gull and a Northern Gannet.Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris)Hatteras, NC18 Feb 2012Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris)Hatteras, NC18 Feb 2012Note thick black borders on underwing.Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris)Hatteras, NC18 Feb 2012The bow of the Stormy Petrel II, captained by Brian Patteson, can be seen in this photo.Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris)Hatteras, NC18 Feb 2012The bird was found less than 2 miles from land (seen in the background of this photo) off the village of Hatteras, NC near the Hatteras Inlet.
