Albatross

A web-footed bird, of the genus Diomedea, of which there are several species. They are the largest of sea birds, capable of long-continued flight, and are often seen at great distances from the land. They are found chiefly in the southern hemisphere.

large web-footed birds of the Southern Hemisphere having long narrow wings; noted for powerful gliding flight

(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps; "she was an albatross around his neck"