Laysan albatross

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