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Grey-headed Albatross

Thalassarche chrysostoma

Endangered
Envergadura
103,6 cm
Peso
3614,0 g
Familia
Diomedeidae
Orden
Procellariiformes

The Grey-headed Albatross (Thalassarche chrysostoma) is a bird species in the family Diomedeidae (albatros), within the order Procellariiformes (albatros y petreles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 103.6 cm and a weight of 3.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Grey-headed Albatross, 81 cm, wingspan 220 cm, breeds on South Georgia and other Southern Ocean islands. Grey head, black-and-yellow bill, white body. Holds record for fastest level bird flight — 127 km/h recorded. Endangered; declining due to longline bycatch. Circumnavigates the Southern Ocean when not breeding.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 103,6 cm 40.8 in
Peso 3614,0 g 127.48 oz

Estado de conservación

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: M. Incubation: 69-78 days. Fledging: 141 days.

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Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Procellariiformes (Albatros y Petreles)
Familia Diomedeidae (Albatros)
Genus Thalassarche
Especies Thalassarche chrysostoma

Distribution

Grey-headed Albatross has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Grey-headed Albatross endangered?
The Grey-headed Albatross has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Grey-headed Albatross nest?
Nest type: M. Incubation: 69-78 days. Fledging: 141 days.
How big is the Grey-headed Albatross?
The Grey-headed Albatross has a wingspan of 103.6 cm, weight of 3614.0 g.
What order and family does the Grey-headed Albatross belong to?
The Grey-headed Albatross (Thalassarche chrysostoma) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Diomedeidae.

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