The World's Biggest Bird Is Much Bigger Than You Think

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[@Thoughty2]

Had you heard of the Wandering Albatross before? Have you ever seen one in real life? I'm interested to hear! Correction: There is an editing mistake @ 1:36 - the distance to the moon should read 238,855 miles, my apologies.

[@user-fl9te5ur2n]

Thanks for all the fun vids

[@sfc5239]

Never heard it before watching your video. Informative and fun as always. Thank you, Arran

[@MissyChelle]

@Thoughty2 Thank you again for your wild, funny sense of humor. I totally appreciate all the hard work you do.❤

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

Major David Attenborough fan here. Watch the Life of Birds. He gets to sit next to a known grandma albatross! Btw, I think they're only in the Antarctic region, not the Arctic (edit: I think I heard you say that before you showed the graphic), but I do stand to be corrected.

[@Totalchatter]

The wild is truly amazing. There's so many people that just doesn't care anymore an some (such as myself) that doesn't have the money to do anything but I do have land an i let some overgrowth happen for the birds, butterflies other nature breed an grow..for the last few years the blue jay have started popping up again an praying mantis ..for 20 yrs we barely seen any around this area

[@Zaldrich444]

It doesn't matter what topic you choose to address. Be it science, biology or history, your videos are always top quality. I feel a sense of joy each time I see a new video uploaded by thoughty2. Makes my day instantly better.

[@Akuroxradio]

Yup I agree 100%

[@ModernGentleman]

42

[@00LXS00]

Word

[@richardsherburn4816]

Agreed 😀

[@lapointdaniel]

Well said!

[@thehangmansdaughter1120]

There's an albatross breeding colony not a mile from my house, in Dunedin, New Zealand, and I often see them flying over my home. They're truly amazing, and bloody huge. They go down to the Antarctic during summer to feed and then come back here to breed, with babies so ugly they're cute. They're magnificent creatures.

[@King_fisho_nz]

Its fuckin scary when your fishing and a damn living plane lands trying to steal some fish 😂

[@MR_stone69]

​@@King_fisho_nzplanes 💀

[@MiddleAgedGeek]

"They remind us, no matter how difficult life may seem, and no matter how impossile the challenges that lay in our paths - we can always take a moment and awe at the delicate dance of a beautiful bird as it soars across the ocean, proving that limits are made to be broken." That was so beautiful. And yes, the Albatross is, too!

[@roccobot]

I've been lucky enough to see wandering albatrosses as well as very rare Tristan albatrosses during my transoceanic trip from Argentina to South Africa 4 years ago. The Falklands and the Tristan da Cunha arcipelago are great spots for sightings, and seeing those majestic creatures flying through the sunset in the middle of the ocean is something magical. To me it was a quasi-mystical experience, something that will stay with me for the rest of my life.

[@user-rn9ys1td7c]

Im super jealous!!! Im still a teen, so i hope i can see one before they die out. Cheris that memory for ever. Im happy you saw one

[@roccobot]

@@user-rn9ys1td7c thanks, I'll do! I might also have some decent pictures somewhere, to help my memory a little bit 🥹

[@pedroroque829]

23 and I feel like the clock is ticking, I must see one of those in the wild before it's too late.

[@roccobot]

@@pedroroque829 not sure if you mean your clock or world's clock, but I went there when I was 38 🥸

[@pedroroque829]

@@roccobot Yeah I don't know why I said that, I'm too pessimistic sometimes😂

[@tonytutone2003]

I was standing on the waterfront in Port Fairy in Western Victoria Aus. In front of me were 3 birds. A seagull, an Ocean gull and an Albatross. The size difference in these 3 birds is astounding. I’m sure I will never see anything like this again but was so amazing. The one thing that got me- other than the size- was the goofy face the Albatross had! Right up there with the Kookaburra. Since moving to Aus I have become way more attuned to birds and their personalities!

[@itzkroy5052]

Thoughty2 always churning out high quality content!

[@catchang8234]

On the Otago Peninsula of the South Island of New Zealand is a albatross breeding colony (one of the very few you can just drive up to). I was lucky to watch some young albatrosses learning to fly. It’s not until you see them in action you realise how perfectly they have evolved for the air. The seagulls look like toddlers learning to walk when seen side by side with an albatross navigating the air like a ballet dancer on stage. Thank you for the video. If you are ever in New Zealand, come see our albatrosses.

[@1whospeaks]

10 years of unique, well-narrated, beautifully edited videos with thought provoking and simple concepts, and you were doing that in a 1080p void? Someone get this man a studio apartment damn.

[@thisisme1999]

I have been a Birder/photographer for over 10 years and this kind of content always intrigues me. You are a wonderful storyteller and I look forward to each new episode you share, no matter what the topic.

[@jacknbradgaming512]

Content is always insanely good, there’s never a video where I don’t learn something new! Thank you for keeping this going for so many years!!!! 😁❤️

[@user-mk8fv7mp1f]

I am so grateful to Thoughty because I love how he supports Planet Wild and tells us about them so now I can can support them to. Thank you Thoughty for telling us about Plant Wild.

[@Spinosaurus44]

I knew that the wandering albatross was the largest flying bird, but I didn’t know it could stay in the air so long without spending any significant amount of energy. That’s quite impressive

[@ThomasDowning-ud6fz]

That bird is one of those things that is so beautiful it gives you chills hearing about it and seeing it in its natural state !!! Wow!!!

[@ladymacbethofmtensk896]

It is hard to imagine the agony one would go through shooting one of these things at sea. Let's just say that it makes prison appear much kinder.

[@gah.....]

The bird is the word

[@garyobrien34]

Bird

[@cathiwalker3852]

Mark Fidrich was The Bird! Great Detroit Tigers pitcher. Poor guy died when a truck he was working on fell on him.

[@GIBBO4182]

Haven’t you heard? Heard what? NOOO!

[@yahwehisdead]

"The bird is equal to or greater than the word." Haha funny stuff, but I like the song too. It's very relevant to me in a weird way.

[@ModernGentleman]

I was under the impression that everyone had heard...

[@Skatergv]

Now I want to see this bird in real life more than an professional birdwatching elderly couple. I didn’t even know this marvelous beast existed until today.

[@luckrule2474]

Theres one currently being kept at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California, as of late last year when I went anyway.. I can tell you that footage and pictures of them hardly do them justice.

[@Hollylivengood]

Surely you've read about them, haven't you? Or seen pictures?

[@Skatergv]

@@Hollylivengood i suppose I must have heard the name albatross but never put much thought into it.

[@roxannlegg750]

@@Skatergv I am sure you know a crap ton about stuff others dont!! Im impressed you said that, as most people wouldnt want others to know what they dont know. You dont know something until you know it. Im in my 50's and as kids our TV shows were more educational than theyve ever been since TBH, and David Attenboroughs documentaries were on TV all the time. But thats what channels llike this are for, education. IMHO, not enough documentaries are as available as I would like.

[@Skatergv]

@@roxannlegg750 you learn something new everyday right

[@jamesjames1364]

Bravo! You made me feel so connected to this bird. I found myself looking at it, thinking, what a beautiful animal it is.

[@ZombiePanda1776]

After I learned they mated for life, I got super sad when he talked about how they are dying from our pollution

[@pablo_p_art]

Heard about albatross, but never so detailed. Really amazing bird! Thank you for great video!

[@jackelewish1568]

Does anyone know the Pink Floyd song where he says that the albatross hangs motionless upon the open air. Or something like that I forgot the songs name but I can still replay it in my head.

[@VeggieNatureGirl]

I think this is my most favorite video of yours yet! Birds are such perfect creatures. It was really interesting to compare the miles humans travel to the incredible albatross.

[@baruchben-david4196]

To my understanding, the expression "albatross around the neck" comes from the poem, "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

[@jackson_68]

Yes...an albatross was following/pacing a ship and was considered a good omen. A sailor (the Ancient Mariner) killed the albatross for some reason, and their luck turned bad. The other sailors took the killer's cross and hung the dead albatross around his neck instead. That is what I remember from high school 40+ years ago. I should probably go back and read that again.

[@evermore4487]

I absolutely loved learning more about this unique bird. The folklore, romance, nature's precision... amazing! Thank you for bringing such interesting topics. ♡

[@ThomasDowning-ud6fz]

The integrity and truth about how much this really meant shone through. I can think of almost no more noble a cause than working to preserve another living creatures existence . You guys are doing something that comes from the best parts of us. Thanks. You are the Coolest!!

[@AshwinSivakumar]

What a lovely video episode on a wonderful bird.. superb narration script, with savvy and apt video effects/animations/clips and mesmerizing audio calls of the birds.. I really enjoyed this to the core.. Thanks Thoughty2 here

[@GoodThings4GoodPeople]

What a great video, learned a ton as always! You are by far one the best education personalities on KZbin Sir! Had never heard of Planet Wild, but headed over there now to show our support for what they are trying to do!

[@Kynoki]

Put your legs up, get your favorite drink, and enjoy another thoughty2 banger🥃

[@grfrjiglstan]

Now I understand why golfers hold these guys in such high regard.

[@CharlesBrown-xq5ug]

I simply dont understand, Why would golfers hold these birds in high regard.?

[@ctrs404]

What?

[@enterpassword3313]

​@@CharlesBrown-xq5ugbirdie... eagle... and the elusive albatros

[@enterpassword3313]

​@@CharlesBrown-xq5ugthey are golf terms fyi if you still dont get it lol

[@ElderGod4]

@@CharlesBrown-xq5ughow do you not understand? It’s obvious

[@JLReanimated1991]

I look forward to every topic you decide to discuss with us Thoughty2. Thank you for you insights🤘

[@dianacanales2526]

All your videos are super fun, entertaining & educational in some way, and I love them all -- But This video was Absolutely Beautiful! I have a big heart for wildlife and especially love birds of all kinds. And, of course, I learned so much about this bird, the lovely Wandering Albatross, that I never knew before. Mad Respect for this remarkable sea bird!! Thank-you for always providing exceptional content, Arran -- Fantastic job!❤

[@FloridaFreaks]

It has been a great 10 years Arran! Thanks for all the information and interesting topics!

[@TMS26164]

Thank you for the knowledge shared today, you are the best

[@75PERCENTCOPPER]

Always an amazing way to start my Day. Thank you again for the quality content ✨️

[@nuttelaxannyk1960]

first?... "hey 42 here"... never gets old

[@GIBBO4182]

“It’s not 42” incoming…

[@merlapittman5034]

I've watched far too much Monty Python. The first thing that pops into my head when I hear the word albatross is John Cleese shouting "Albatross!" This is a phenomenal bird and I'm very happy to learn more about it. As always, an excellent video!

[@bobl.1044]

Yes, Thoughty Two forgot to mention their flavour! I guess we'll have to settle with seabird flavour...

[@stevesherman1743]

“Bloody sea bird !”

[@salam-peace5519]

When I read the word albatross I thought of that "I'm an Albatraoz" song.

[@velletrin6337]

yet another great vid.. this is why ur channel is one of my most fav🤍🤍🤍very entertaining and insightful..looking forward to more vids..🤗🤗

[@stacyhartgrave2926]

Beautifully done. Thank you for educating me about this amazing creature!

[@PrairieWolf62]

A stork brought me to my parents, from a land far ,far away😁

[@lokiopensloloc5680]

After executing its own babies no doubt.

[@whiteboyramen]

This is an absolute beauty of a video. I love this channel so much.

[@micheller.664]

I just realized that the best part of Thoughty2's videos is learning about something I never knew I wanted or needed to know about! Good work, dude!

[@kajeralocse]

This is very inspiring! I've always been awed by birds and learning about the Wandering Albatross completed my night. Thank you Thoughty2!

[@trevdagg]

Did you know albatross's are to heavy to take flight in the standard way so they jump off cliffs and dive until the create lift and it is similar on water they use the waves to gain height and speed to take off. I learned this at a bird sanctuary when I was a kid also they had a taxidermist albatross and they are truly huge for a bird about 3 times the size of a baby from memory

[@cathiwalker3852]

Loon also cannot take off from land. Water only. And they are the only bird that doesn't have hollow bones.

[@DanceBeforeTheStorm_]

So how do they take off from water? 🤔

[@trevdagg]

@DanceBeforeTheStorm_ they essentially surf the wave to gain speed and a some height then flap their wings or at least that's what I was told

[@tp4061]

IM THE BIGGEST BIRD IM THE BIGGEST BIRD 🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@user-vc5zt9ci12]

Used to love watching albatross whilst sailing offshore (Biscay and Atlantic) - they are incredible to watch and seem completely unfazed by storms. Amazing birds

[@dzijoy7604]

Your videos and editing is a template for my learning. Top-notch stuff 🙏🏾

[@Krisir]

I'M DA BIGGEST BIRD

[@frankmount226]

I haven’t seen a thoughty2 video in a while. I’m excited

[@farhadsadeghi4803]

Love your work man , keep it up 👍

[@juliebates6102]

Fascinating! Could listen to you for hours.

[@himawari_254]

Don't you find it fascinating that humans seem out of place in this planet. We are the only ones who need to change the environment drastically in order to survive, we are very fragile at birth, we cannot thrive in this planet without changing stuff but animals have evolved to adapt to dangerous situations and live quite well in this planet

[@mulengachimbola87]

We are parasitic! Very much! Smith (the matrix) described us very well

[@risaalshaan]

All animals are fragile at birth?

[@michaelhowell2326]

No mammals are born able to immediately take care of themselves. We do almost the exact same as greater apes do, just at a higher level. Beavers change their environment too. Pale skin is an adaptation for better Vitamin D making in less light conditions while dark skin helps protect against UV rays.

[@icosthop9998]

You go ahead and humble yourself. Feel Free 👍 I thank *"**#Almighty_God**"* I'm on top of the food chain. 👏👏👏

[@noluckasmr]

@@risaalshaandeers start walking like immediately, turtles are alone from birth, you are completely physically useless until about 6-7, I don’t really think those are the same

[@Vastafari34]

I think you should make another channel that is filled with similar awesome and random information, delivered in the same way, but make it without swears so parents and educators can use them to show their kids. Your content could reach a whole new audience, Call it, ExtraThoughty2, and maybe even just release the same videos on there with no swears or anything like that.

[@Vastafari34]

Posting the same videos with swears edited out would be easy for you and certainly reach younger audiences since your deliver style is VERY entertaining. You could be a common name across so many schools and families.

[@codysearchfield8258]

What swears? When he said “bollocks”?

[@enterpassword3313]

​@@Vastafari34or you could just not be such a prude

[@quasarulas3968]

@@codysearchfield8258do catch home dropping a few f bombs 💣 it’s just very casual so goes without notice

[@00LXS00]

Before I finished the video I started spreading the word of the bird. Thanks for the video! I love most of your videos but rarely thank you. Doing a bang up job! Keep on keeping on!

[@frazerdavidson2789]

Great vid as usual keep it up bro from a friend in rep of ireland

[@stardreamar1949]

Well guys, now we finally know who's the biggest bird

[@fuselpeter5393]

I heard that birds don't confuse plastic for food rather they use it like they use small pebbles and put it in their gizzard to help their digestion. I really doubt that they wouldn't know what food is and what is not.

[@EW-ed6kd]

They do mistake it for food! It’s less what it looks like and more the scent. My university did a study on plastic consumption in seabirds. Plastic waste emits a scent like fish to them, so they eat it.

[@fuselpeter5393]

@@EW-ed6kd Ok, I never heard of that. What university are you speaking of?

[@OnlyTwoShoes]

@@EW-ed6kd No, it's used to aid digestion. Birds use inedible items like this all the time. They can't survive without something to grind down the food in the gizzard. If it's not stones or shells, then it's plastic. Whatever they can find that suits the purpose.

[@DaniellaTousson]

I saw a Wandering Albatross once a few years ago. I was walking around my neighborhood talking pictures of birds for a school project and just barely caught it on camera. The photo was blurry, but could still be identified.

[@paulstewart6293]

Sailing across the Pacific on a cargo ship sometimes an Albatross would come down to spend a few days just a few feet from the bridge, taking advantage of the updraft. It never got close enough to touch it. Great stuff!!

[@Brynica]

DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU HEARD (DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU HEARD) BUT I'M DA BIGGEST BIRD, I'M DA BIGGEST BIRD 🦅🦅

[@Hkfanboy]

Birds aren’t real

[@firstname-gq5yr]

This

[@jackzerr2548]

Moron, daddy should have pulled out.

[@jackzerr2548]

You're personality & love life aren't real lmao

[@TheGuyWithFunny]

awesome, dude, my favorite video of yours yet!

[@kmaamk1620]

This got me teary, Mother Nature is beautiful. Great vid thanks

[@user-fj2hk7gt5i]

What a detail, thanks for making such a knowledgeable videos.

[@buudorobuudronovich1507]

always enjoy your videos, they are entertaining and educational. they don't usually make me laugh out loud but you got me twice during this one.

[@Noval01rd]

You know how to make a very inter sting and informative video!! Amazing.. btw... Im so happy that i finally get a beautiful video of one of my most fav birds. thank you!!

[@ninal309]

Thank you for another high-quality video, Albatrosses are fascinating. You can educate on a topic in a few minutes, what takes almost an hour in class.

[@anthonyteichroeb917]

your content presentation is fantastic. Also wanted to point out- very impressed with the Charity initiative. Well done sir!

[@SeMosah]

That was both hilarious and highly informative! Also we need more of Thoughty with open shirts.

[@robertdonnell1819]

Amazing video definitely you learn so much from this man

[@mohitbharany1370]

I love this episode ❤. Thank you for all you do

[@cherylwest9538]

I love this chanel , my son introduced me to visit a few years back n I've been watching ever since x

[@Tengorotalabarra]

Such a beautiful episode! Thank you!

[@jessestaggs2136]

Thank you so much for this fascinating look into this amazing bird!

[@defneozturk]

You are wonderful! Since the beginning. Thank you so much for the content.

[@ROESPLETZ]

This is an awesome video. Very educational! Thanks dude! 🙌

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

Considering how large eagles get, I could only imagine just how large the largest bird would be. Some of the larger eagles are so large that one person can't reach from wingtip to wingtip.

[@Proygon]

"this bird does something no other bird can" it can survive a stone

[@Akuroxradio]

Arran I've always been a big fan (and subscriber) and this is one of your best video. Educational and touching.

[@marinaknife4595]

A really lovely video thank you Thoughty2

[@roronoa92]

11:40 , my man I wanted to snooze and sleep, I wasn’t ready to feel/see this. Sad indeed. But your videos are getting better and better mr 0.42 !! Have a good one

[@stellareid2993]

A very enjoyable feature from you Aaron !

[@Four_Words_And_Much_More]

Another great story told well. I am grateful. While I have long known much of what you said, I was again impressed with your research and story telling. I need to learn how to tell a story as well as you do. I have more than a dozen stories to tell.

[@roxannlegg750]

Once again Thoughty2 has been able to make a random topic, that on the face of it seems a bit meh, into a fascinating episode that I was glad I watched. Random facts, a narrative style that makes you giggle, being surprised at random facts, interesting context and engaging style, all make me glad for his work. Thankyou

[@grahamrich3368]

Excellent and well made video! Thank you!

[@frankf1095]

Great production. Thank you

[@NoName-ds5uq]

I’ve seen Wandering Albatross in the Tasman Sea in maybe 4-5 metre seas. They could disappear behind swells and reappear over the crests. They would occasionally touch the water with a wingtip. Maybe it was just one bird on a couple of occasions, I don’t know, but it was absolutely amazing to see!

[@joeparker6070]

Mate. You gotta be the new David Attenborough Your enthusiasm about the subject is infectious. Thanks so much for making and sharing your videos. All the best mate 👍

[@poisontoad8007]

I worked for the NZ Department of Conservation and monitored nesting Royal Albatross at Taiaroa Head in the 1990's. I've also worked with Godwits at Pārengarenga. Didn't pay much but was an amazing experience!

[@aldomir]

This one got me teary at the end.

[@kitara0001]

Really nice video. Ive been a birder for almost 5 years. This is one bird that ive wanted to see for a while. They look so majestic. I must point out that i think a clip of a Gannet was placed in a spot where an albatross clip should have been at 1:57

[@darrengreen3228]

I really look forward to seeing your videos. And the humour your but in the video love it. Please don't stop.

[@daveawb]

Great video as always. I was watching Netflix with my wife the other night, and she put on The Watcher. I realised I knew the story, I'd seen it in a Thoughty2 video. We went to the cinema and watched Killers of the Flower Moon, saw a trailer for One Life, and realised I knew the story from a Thoughty2 video... I'm not sure that I'm ever going to be able to watch a true story movie or series again and not know what's going to happen 😂

[@charlesesowersjr1436]

I watched hundreds just not thousands of your programs I love this one really cool thank you

[@mustardistasty]

What a wonderful video, thank you Arran! I love birds so much.

[@definitlynotyunogasai1980]

great video dude, made me feel good.

[@marcmarc172]

Thanks for putting this magnificent animal in the spotlight.

[@glennllewellyn7369]

Beautiful mate!

[@crimsontyger8576]

Great video. And thank you for caring for the Earth's creatures.

[@tomjohnson4922]

great video. I had a feeling it was the albatross. I was hoping you would include a snippet on one of my favorite songs though... Rime of the Ancient Mariner.

[@lugheasy7979]

great work as usual thank you you rock bruv ! you get me?

[@davidtatro7457]

Excellent video! I hope l am not the only one who heard John Cleese in my mind yelling, "Albatross! Albatross!" at the Hollywood Bowl.

[@carylgibbs6094]

This past spring we were walking along the Thames in Oxfordshire when we heard the loudest sound of wings. We looked up as a pair of huge swans flew directly overhead, maybe 2 meters above our heads. It was magical and I now keep my phone in my hands with my camera open at all times.

[@tegeztheguy2719]

love u and the stories for the last 3years straight