News: Wisdom, a 74-year-old Laysan albatross and the world’s oldest known wild bird, has laid what experts believe to be her 60th egg.
About Laysan albatross
- Laysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) is a pelagic bird found predominantly in the North Pacific Ocean.
- Approximately 99.7% of the population nests in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, with Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge serving as a critical breeding ground.
- Key Characteristics:
- It is a medium-sized seabird with a gull-like appearance and long, slender wings for long flights.
- It has blackish-brown backs and upper wings, with white primary feathers.
- It primarily feeds on squid, fish, and crustaceans.
- Laysan albatrosses are monogamous and usually mate for life, laying one egg each year.
- Their typical lifespan is around 68 years with some individuals like Wisdom reaching 74 years.
- IUCN Red List: Near Threatened
