Wandering Albatross
The Wandering Albatross Diomedea exulans is a large seabird native to the Southern Ocean. It holds the distinction of having the largest wingspan of any living bird, with some individuals having a wingspan of over 11 feet.
The Wandering Albatross is a true master of the air, capable of gliding for hours on the winds of the Southern Ocean. It is a long-distance migratory bird, and it can travel for thousands of miles in a single year. Its diet consists of a wide variety of fish, squid, and other marine invertebrates.
The Wandering Albatross is a vulnerable species, facing threats from entanglement in fishing nets and pollution.
The Wandering Albatross is a true symbol of the wild, untamed Southern Ocean.
Wandering Albatross
Classification
Aves > Procellariiformes > Diomedeidae > Diomedea > D. exulans
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
3 - 4 feet
(0.9 - 1.2 m)
Average Weight
15 - 25 lbs
(6.8 - 11.3 kg)
Average Life Span
50 years
Gestation Period
60 - 70 days
Did You Know?
The Wandering Albatross has the largest wingspan of any living bird, reaching up to 11 feet (3.4 meters).
They can circumnavigate the Southern Ocean in just 46 days.
The Wandering Albatross spends most of its life in flight, only coming to land to breed every two years.
They can sleep while flying, gliding for hours without flapping their wings.
Their strong beaks are adapted for catching squid and fish.
Wandering Albatrosses mate for life and perform elaborate courtship dances.
They can live for over 50 years.
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