The Family Diomedeidae comprises the albatrosses, among the largest flying birds in the world. These seabirds are renowned for their long, narrow wings and exceptional ability to glide over oceans for hours or even days without landing. Albatrosses feed primarily on fish, squid, and other marine life, often following ships or foraging over vast distances. They are long-lived, form strong monogamous pair bonds, and typically nest in colonies on remote islands. Due to threats from fishing practices and habitat disturbance, many species in this family are considered vulnerable or endangered, highlighting their ecological importance as oceanic predators and indicators of marine health.