Waved Albatross
Phoebastria irrorata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phoebastria-irrorata"></birdfyi-bird>The Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) is a bird species in the family Diomedeidae (albatrosses), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 106.9 cm and a weight of 3.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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Waved Albatross, 85–93 cm, wingspan 220–250 cm, breeds almost exclusively on Española Island in the Galápagos. Named for the wavy-barred pattern on the neck. Piscivore and squid feeder; forages in the productive Humboldt Current. Critically Endangered; fewer than 35,000 individuals; highly vulnerable to El Niño.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 106.9 cm | 42.1 in |
| Weight | 3395.0 g | 119.76 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: M. Incubation: 60 days. Fledging: 167 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Diomedeidae (Albatrosses) |
| Genus | Phoebastria |
| Species | Phoebastria irrorata |
Distribution
Waved Albatross has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Diomedeidae family