Mosely says Albatrosses move their wings oftener than suspected. If closely watched, very short but extremely quick wing-motion can be detected, as tho the body dropt a very short distance and rose again. The movement cannot be seen unless the bird is exactly on eye-level. In calm weather Albatrosses flap heavily.
North Pacific ocean. Breeds on islands northwest of Hawaii and has been recorded off the coast from Alaska to California.