Black-footed Albatross
Phoebastria nigripes
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phoebastria-nigripes"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-footed Albatross (Phoebastria nigripes) is a bird species in the family Diomedeidae (albatrosses), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 95.2 cm and a weight of 3.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Black-footed Albatross, 68–74 cm, wingspan 193–213 cm, is the only dark-bodied albatross of the North Pacific. Brown-black overall with white around bill and under tail; black feet. Breeds on Hawaiian and Midway atolls; forages across the North Pacific. Near Threatened; threatened by longline bycatch and plastic ingestion.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 95.2 cm | 37.5 in |
| Weight | 3180.0 g | 112.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 65 days. Fledging: 140 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Diomedeidae (Albatrosses) |
| Genus | Phoebastria |
| Species | Phoebastria nigripes |
Distribution
Black-footed Albatross has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Diomedeidae family