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Northern Royal Albatross

Diomedea sanfordi

Endangered
Envergure
122,2 cm
Poids
7577,0 g
Famille
Diomedeidae
Ordre
Procellariiformes
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Northern Royal Albatross, 107–122 cm, wingspan 270–320 cm, is one of the largest birds alive. Breeds only on the Chatham Islands, New Zealand (and rarely mainland). Almost entirely white in adult plumage; black cutting edge on upper wing. Circumnavigates the Southern Ocean. Endangered; ~17,000 individuals.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 122,2 cm 48.1 in
Poids 7577,0 g 267.27 oz

Statut de conservation

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: M. Incubation: 76-86 days. Fledging: 240 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Famille Diomedeidae (Albatrosses)
Genus Diomedea
Espèces Diomedea sanfordi

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Foire aux questions

Is the Northern Royal Albatross endangered?
The Northern Royal Albatross has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Northern Royal Albatross nest?
Nest type: M. Incubation: 76-86 days. Fledging: 240 days.
How big is the Northern Royal Albatross?
The Northern Royal Albatross has a wingspan of 122.2 cm, weight of 7577.0 g.
What order and family does the Northern Royal Albatross belong to?
The Northern Royal Albatross (Diomedea sanfordi) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Diomedeidae.

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