Albatross have fascinating beaks. Unlike most other birds, they have a “compound” beak made of multiple pieces of keratin. Albatross spend most of their lives at sea, so they have adapted to drink ...

Wisdom the albatross, the world’s oldest bird, is still laying eggs at 74 Wisdom has been a symbol of hope for the species while expanding scientists’ knowledge of seabirds.

Researchers have discovered that seabirds, including penguins and albatrosses, have highly-sensitive regions in their beaks that could be used to help them find food. This is the first time this ...

Albatross have fascinating beaks. Unlike most other birds, they have a “compound” beak made of multiple pieces of keratin. Albatross spend most of their lives at sea, so they have adapted to ...

And with a complicated downy loosening, and maybe a glancing clang from its beak, the albatross—fatal baggage of a bird—falls off into the sea.

The Galapagos albatross is one of those species where the males and females dance together, however, unlike the flamingo group dance, this dance is a unique courtship ritual between the two mates.

Thick ones, pointy ones—how albatross beaks evolved to match their prey Albatross are among the world's largest flying birds, with wingspans that can stretch beyond a remarkable three meters.

Some seabirds might have a ‘sixth sense’ at the end of their beak, new research reveals. Getting a better understanding of the bill-tip in penguins and albatrosses might provide new ways to protect ...

Just as Darwin’s finches evolved specialised beaks to target prey, 3D modelling of 61 museum specimens reveals albatross beaks vary in size and shape for different diets. They can also drink ...

An albatross’s courtship dance is a complicated and noisy affair involving about two dozen postures, with lots of beak-nudging, bobbing, honking and beak chattering, he said.

The Galapagos albatross is one of those species where the males and females dance together, however, unlike the flamingo group dance, this dance is a unique courtship ritual between the two mates.

Our new research published today shows how albatross species evolved different beak shapes to make the most of the ocean's food resources. These species have adapted to different seafood diets.