Grey-headed albatross
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Grey-headed albatrosses (Thalassarche chrysostoma) favour the open ocean. Although usually observed singly, they scavenge at fishing vessels along the shelf-break with a variety of species.
Distribution Ichaboe Island and vagrant in central Namibia.
Diet: Surface-seizes and dives at dawn and dusk mainly for fishery discards and offal.
Description Head, neck, upper wing dark grey. White rump and darker grey back. Chrysostoma is Greek for 'golden mouth' referring to the prominent bill pattern.
Breeding: Extralimital.
Size: 80cm. Weight: 3.5kg. Wingspan: 2m.
Corona Guest Farm
Very friendly lodge with eclectic decor - good choice of accommodation in the Gamsberg area
Namibgrens Guest Farm
Situated between Windhoek and Sossusvlei on the edge of the central escarpment, the farm has excellent views over the Namib Desert below
