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Wandering Albatross

Wandering Albatross

Diomedea exulans

Boasting the longest wingspan of any living bird at up to 3.5 meters, the Wandering Albatross glides effortlessly over the Southern Ocean. These white-bodied seabirds spend most of their lives airborne, only landing to breed on remote subantarctic islands. They can travel thousands of kilometers in a single foraging trip.

Fun Fact

The Wandering Albatross has the largest wingspan of any living bird, spanning up to 11.5 feet.

Attributes

TypeSeabird
Habitatcoastal
SizeMassive
Dietfish
FlightSoaring
Colorswhite, black
MigratoryYes
ContinentsAntarctica, South America, Oceania
Nest Typemound
ConservationVulnerable
Difficulty: medium