Amsterdam Albatross
Diomedea amsterdamensis
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Amsterdam Albatross, 100–110 cm, is Critically Endangered with fewer than 100 breeding pairs, restricted to Amsterdam Island in the southern Indian Ocean. Closely related to Antipodean Albatross. Pelagic across Indian Ocean. Threatened by longline fishing, disease, and the tiny, isolated population size.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 127.3 cm | 50.1 in |
| Weight | 6466.666666666667 g | 228.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: M. Incubation: 79 days. Fledging: 235 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Diomedeidae (Albatrosses) |
| Genus | Diomedea |
| Species | Diomedea amsterdamensis |
Distribution
Amsterdam Albatross has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Diomedeidae family