What does the Albatross eat?
Diomedeidae
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Diet overview
Carnivore (primarily cephalopods, fish, crustaceans, and carrion)
How it forages
Surface feeders, often scavenging on carrion (e.g., dead squid, fish) or preying on live squid, fish, and crustaceans. They may follow fishing vessels to feed on discards. Some species can dive shallowly to catch prey.
When it feeds
Diurnal, though they may feed at night, especially on bioluminescent squid attracted to the surface.
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