Antipodean Albatross
Diomedea antipodensis
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Antipodean Albatross, 100–117 cm, wingspan 250–320 cm, breeds on Antipodes and Campbell Islands south of New Zealand. Males are whiter than females; brown-mantled in younger birds. Circumnavigates the Southern Ocean. Endangered; declining due to longline bycatch, plastic ingestion, and climate effects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 125.7 cm | 49.5 in |
| Weight | 6500.0 g | 229.28 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: M. Incubation: 75-85 days. Fledging: 270 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Diomedeidae (Albatrosses) |
| Genus | Diomedea |
| Species | Diomedea antipodensis |
Distribution
Antipodean Albatross has been recorded in 1 countries.
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