Article 56AJ2 Chicky McChickface rears its head as New Zealand looks to name treasured albatross

Chicky McChickface rears its head as New Zealand looks to name treasured albatross

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Charles Anderson in Nelson
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A young bird adored by fans around the globe via YouTube will soon leave its nest - but it needs a name first

A royal albatross chick in New Zealand whose life has attracted millions of views via a live YouTube channel has found fame - but has no name.

Now its keepers are seeking to change that, as the seven-month-old female - or toroa in the Mori language te reo - prepares to leave the nest for a journey that will take her away for the next four years.

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