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An albatross is a large seabird, with long
narrow wings adapted for gliding and a
wingspan of up to 3m (10ft). They are mainly
found in the southern hemisphere. Albatrosses
cover enormous distances, flying as far as
10,000 miles in just over a month, that's
around 600 miles in just one day. They
continue flying even after dark, at speeds of
up to 48mph, though they may stop for a short
rest and to feed during the night. They are
sometimes called "gooney birds", probably
because of their clumsy way of landing.
Albatrosses are becoming increasingly rare,
and are in danger of extinction.
See also BIRD
Subject by: Vince Pike