Albatrosses skim the surface of the ocean for fish, squid and fish eggs. They usually feed mainly at night. It stores its food as an oily liquid in its stomach to be regurgitated for its young. They are scavengers like the vultures. Courting adults display a ritual dance by spreading their wings, inter- twining their bills together and nodding their heads amidst frequent calls.
Breeding occurs only once in every two years.
Albatrosses are pretty unusual in laying one egg at one time. Picture by V.A.Sridhar Yellow-billed Albatross. Picture by V.A.Sridhar Black-footed Albatross.