How do albatross build a new home?

Albatrosses reuse and expand old nests rather than build new ones. Both males and females contribute to nest building. The materials used are dictated by the nesting habitat of the species. Albatrosses may use grass, leaves, twigs, seaweed, mud, soil, and guano (solidified bird excrement). It can take months for an albatross pair to complete the nest.

Some albatross species build their nests on flat ground, while others nest in trees or on cliffs. The nest is usually a large, circular structure with a shallow cup in the center. The nest is lined with soft materials, such as feathers, grass, and leaves, to make it comfortable for the eggs and chicks.

Albatrosses are very territorial and will defend their nest from other birds and animals. The adults will take turns incubating the eggs and caring for the chicks until they are old enough to fly.