Southern Royal Albatross
Diomedea epomophora
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<birdfyi-bird slug="diomedea-epomophora"></birdfyi-bird>The Southern Royal Albatross (Diomedea epomophora) is a bird species in the family Diomedeidae (albatrosse), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosse und sturmvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 132.5 cm and a weight of 8.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Southern Royal Albatross, 107–122 cm, wingspan up to 350 cm — among the longest of any bird. Breeds on Campbell and Auckland Islands; circumnavigates the Southern Ocean in 30–80 days. White body, dark upperwing becoming whiter with age. Piscivore and cephalopod feeder. Vulnerable; threatened by longline fishing.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 132,5 cm | 52.2 in |
| Gewicht | 8480,0 g | 299.12 oz |
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: M. Incubation: 74-85 days. Fledging: 224-253 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Procellariiformes (Albatrosse und Sturmvögel) |
| Familie | Diomedeidae (Albatrosse) |
| Genus | Diomedea |
| Arten | Diomedea epomophora |
Distribution
Southern Royal Albatross has been recorded in 1 countries.
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