What does an albatross look like and how can its appearance be distinguished from other seabirds?

An albatross is a large seabird with long wings, a large wingspan, and a hooked beak. They have a white body with dark markings on their wings and back. Albatrosses can be distinguished from other seabirds by their size, long wings, and distinctive flying patterns, often gliding effortlessly for long distances without flapping their wings.