Southern Royal Albatross is very similar in size to the Wandering Albatross, with the largest individuals having a wingspan of 3.5m and weighing over 10kg.
The black border to the cutting edge of the upper mandible and wide, upward-pointing nostrils distinguishes Royal Albatrosses from the members of the Wandering Albatross complex.
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