noun
wandering albatross
A large seabird (Diomedea exulans) known for its vast oceanic flights.
ワタリアホウドリは南極海でよく見られる。
The wandering albatross is often seen in the Southern Ocean.
Katakana spelling is standard for this bird name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may be encountered in older or specialized texts.
Compound of 渡り (wandering) and アホウドリ (albatross). The exact derivation is uncertain, but the name describes the bird's long-distance flights.