Laysan Albatross

Laysan Albatross

Phoebastria immutabilis

Near Threatened

Gallery

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Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
81 - 94 cm
Weight
2.5 - 4 kg
Diet
Fish (sardines, anchovies), Squid, Crustaceans (krill, shrimp), Carrion

Habitat

Open oceanIslandsCoastal waters

Behavior

  • Spends most of its life at sea, feeding on fish, squid, and crustaceans
  • Breeds on islands, forming large colonies
  • Engages in monogamous breeding, with pairs forming during breeding season
  • Females lay one egg, which is incubated for approximately 65 days
  • Both parents care for young, which leave the nest after approximately 140-160 days