What is a superstition that sailors have about the albatross?

Sailors often consider the albatross a symbol of good luck. This superstition stems from the bird's ability to travel long distances and its association with favorable winds. However, killing an albatross is thought to bring bad luck, a belief famously illustrated in Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," where the act leads to dire consequences for the sailor. Thus, the albatross is both revered and feared in maritime lore.