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ELITE ADVENTURE | ELITE ADVENTURE Two waved albatrosses courting as two other albatrosses watch, Española Island The courtship of two waved albatrosses, Española Island 32 Elite+waved albatross, the largest bird in the archipelago with a length of 90 cm and a wingspan of 2.35 m, weighing 3-4 kg. The waved albatross is well known for its elaborate courtship display, featuring bill circling and clacking, and waddling in a way that looks like a dance. After choosing a mate, they live together for life. They can be found only on the island of Española. The waved albatross is listed by the IUCN as critically endangered, threatened by population decline.The blue-footed booby is smaller than the waved albatross, with a length of 88 cm and a wingspan of 150 cm, but displays an equally fascinating courtship ritual. During the breeding season, the female’s blue feet turn
