A nearly albatross-sized, heavy-bodied seabird, with long, pointed wings, tail, and bill.
Relative Size
Larger than a Great Black-backed Gull, smaller than a Brown Pelican.
![Relative Size](/guide/images/size/scale.png)
![goose or larger](/guide/images/size/goose-or-larger.png)
Measurements- Male
- Length: 36.8-43.3 in (93.5-110 cm)
- Weight: 87.1-122.4 oz (2470-3470 g)
- Wingspan: 70.9-72.4 in (180-184 cm)
- Female
- Length: 36.4-40.9 in (92.5-104 cm)
- Weight: 90.7-127.3 oz (2570-3610 g)
- Length: 36.8-43.3 in (93.5-110 cm)
- Weight: 87.1-122.4 oz (2470-3470 g)
- Wingspan: 70.9-72.4 in (180-184 cm)
- Length: 36.4-40.9 in (92.5-104 cm)
- Weight: 90.7-127.3 oz (2570-3610 g)