Albatross, (family Diomedeidae), any of more than a dozen species of large seabirds that collectively make up the family Diomedeidae (order Procellariiformes).

Because of their tameness on land, many albatrosses are known by the common names mollymawk (from the Dutch for “foolish gull”) and gooney. Albatrosses are among the most spectacular gliders of all birds, able to stay aloft in windy weather for hours without ever flapping their extremely long, narrow wings.

In calm air an albatross has trouble keeping its stout body airborne and prefers to rest on the water surface. Like other oceanic birds, albatrosses drink seawater. Although they normally live on squid, they also are seen to accompany ships to feed on garbage.

Glossary

 

sguardo=glance

 

aspetto fisico=physical appearance

 

colori freddi=Cold colours

 

colori caldi=warm colors

 

curiosità=curiosity

 

intrigante=intriguing

 

pensieroso=thoughtful

 

ansia=anxiety

 

misterioso=mysterious

 

nostalgia= nostalgia

 

solitudine=solitude

 

mancanza= lack

 

dolore=ache

 

desiderio=desire

 

mare= sea

 

porto=port

 

nave=ship

 

barca=boat 

 

preoccupazione=concern

 

deciso=determined

 

ambiente=environment

 

paesaggio=landscape

 

ormeggio=mooring