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Step 1
Learn about the habitat and range of the Laysan Albatross. These seabirds often can be found over the open Oceans. They are common in the Pacific Ocean and other northern Oceans. During breeding season, they you'll find them on islands in the central Pacific Ocean, such as the islands of Hawaii.
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Step 2
Observe the Laysan Albatross's appearance. This bird has a white neck, head, rump and underparts and a dark brown colored back. It has a dark patch around its eyes and a bill that is thick and yellow in color with a gray colored, hooked tip. The wings of the Laysan Albatross are brown on the upperparts and white on the underparts. The underparts of the wings also have brown borders. The wings are pointed and the tail is a square shape and brown in color with white coverts.
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Step 3
Marvel at the size of this very large bird. The Laysan Albatross measures between 32 and 35-inches in length. They weigh, on average, 7 pounds, and they have an average wingspan of 78 inches.
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Step 4
Listen to the sounds made by the Laysan Albatrosson on the Identify.whatbird website. This particular bird is often a silent bird, but during mating season, it is often heard making a repetitive "eh-eh-eh-eh" sound.
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Step 5
Pay attention to the Laysan Albatross in flight. Look for this bird soaring high overhead. It can fly for a long period while hardly ever flapping its massive wings.
