Hi folks,

I'm forwarding a request on hybrid gooney-birds to the list, in case someone can assist .

Jon. Anderson
Olympia, Washington
festuca at olywa.net

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Date: Mon, 9 Dec 1996 08:17:57 +0200 (SAST)
From: Michael Force <mforce at istar.ca>
Subject: [SEABIRD:446] hybrid albatrosses

Possible hybrid Laysan x Black-footed Albatross.

I am seeking assistance from anyone having field experience with this
hybrid to comment on photos of what I believe to be a possible Laysan x
Black-footed Albatross taken several years ago in the north Pacific. I
understand that there have been reports of these hybrids from the Hawaiian
colonies and am curious as to the existance of any other at-sea sightings
and/or additional references. If one is willing to review these photos or
knows of someone who can, please feel free to contact me at the above
e-mail address.
Thank you

Michael Force
2304 Prince Albert Street
Vancouver, B.C.
Canada
V5T 3W5
(604) 873-6184