Black-footed Albatross Skull Replica (Museum Quality)

This product is an exact 1:1 scale replica of a Black-Footed Albatross skull, showcasing the distinct cranial features of this impressive seabird. Crafted with precision, this high-quality replica is ideal for educational displays, ornithology collections, or studies on marine bird adaptations.

Size

Scale: 1:1

Length: 16 cm / 6.4 in

Scientific Name: Phoebastria nigripes

Taxonomy: Animalia > Chordata > Aves > Procellariiformes > Diomedeidae > Phoebastria

The Black-Footed Albatross (Phoebastria nigripes) is a large seabird primarily found across the North Pacific Ocean, especially around the Hawaiian Islands. Distinguished by its dark plumage and long wingspan, the Black-Footed Albatross is an expert glider, covering vast distances in search of food. Its skull structure is adapted for life at sea, with a strong, hooked beak for catching fish and squid, and nasal passages adapted to help filter seawater, as well as for an acute sense of smell.

This Black-Footed Albatross skull replica is created using a 3D scan of an authentic specimen, ensuring precise anatomical accuracy. Made from durable resin and hand-painted, this replica highlights the skull’s specialized beak, elongated structure, and light bone composition, providing a lifelike educational tool.

Ideal for ornithologists, educators, and marine biology enthusiasts, this Black-Footed Albatross skull replica is a valuable resource for studying seabird adaptations and avian anatomy. It serves as an engaging display piece in collections focused on oceanic wildlife and avian species of the Pacific.