black-footed albatross
noun
black-foot·ed albatross
ˈblak-ˌfu̇-təd- 
: an albatross (Diomedea nigripes) of the Pacific that is chiefly blackish with dusky bill and black feet and legs
called also gooney
Examples of black-footed albatross in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The count starts in December and must be completed in 21 days by the Nesting Albatross Census Team, which tracks two species of seabirds on the island: the black-footed albatross and the Laysan albatross.
—
Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2024
These species, none of which are currently listed under the Federal Endangered Species Act, include the rufous hummingbird, golden-winged warbler and black-footed albatross.
—Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 16 Oct. 2022
His team saw their first black-footed albatross nest there last year, a feat for the endangered species.
—Ku‘u Kauanoe, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2022
Scientists have begun to gather genetic data on stressed species like Jonah crabs, the black-footed albatross, and narwhals in a nascent bid to genetically modify animals to deal with changing conditions.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Feb. 2022
Watch to see the journey of these black-footed albatross.
—Meagan Cantwell, Science | AAAS, 2 Aug. 2021
Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2024
These species, none of which are currently listed under the Federal Endangered Species Act, include the rufous hummingbird, golden-winged warbler and black-footed albatross.
—Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 16 Oct. 2022
His team saw their first black-footed albatross nest there last year, a feat for the endangered species.
—Ku‘u Kauanoe, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2022
Scientists have begun to gather genetic data on stressed species like Jonah crabs, the black-footed albatross, and narwhals in a nascent bid to genetically modify animals to deal with changing conditions.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Feb. 2022
Watch to see the journey of these black-footed albatross.
—Meagan Cantwell, Science | AAAS, 2 Aug. 2021
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'black-footed albatross.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
1839, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of black-footed albatross was
in 1839
Dictionary Entries Near black-footed albatross
Cite this Entry
“Black-footed albatross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black-footed%20albatross. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
Copy Citation
More from Merriam-Webster on black-footed albatross
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about black-footed albatross
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share