Laysan Albatross
Phoebastria immutabilis
Near ThreatenedAves · Procellariiformes · Diomedeidae
About
The Laysan albatross is a large seabird that ranges across the North Pacific. The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands are home to 99.7% of the population. This small gull-like albatross is the second-most common seabird in the Hawaiian Islands, with an estimated population of 1.18 million birds, and is currently expanding its range to new islands. The Laysan albatross was first described as Diomedea immutabilis by Lionel Walter Rothschild, in 1893, on the basis of a specimen from Laysan Island.
Fun Fact
Courtship entails especially elaborate 'dances' that have up to 25 ritualized movements.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Eats fish, crustaceans, and other invertebrates.
Lifespan
70 years
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change