Laysan Albatross
Phoebastria immutabilis
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Laysan Albatross, 79–81 cm, wingspan 195–203 cm, breeds mainly at Midway Atoll in the North Pacific; the world's largest colony. White body, dark back and upperwing, pink bill. Long-lived; a female named Wisdom, over 70 years old, still breeds. Threatened by lead paint ingestion, plastic, and longline bycatch.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 94.9 cm | 37.4 in |
| Weight | 2983.3333333333335 g | 105.23 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 65 days. Fledging: 165 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Diomedeidae (Albatrosses) |
| Genus | Phoebastria |
| Species | Phoebastria immutabilis |
Distribution
Laysan Albatross has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Diomedeidae family