Albatross Facts
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Procellariiformes
Family: Diomedeidae
Scientific Name: Diomedeidae
Common Name: Albatross
Other Name(s): Tubenose
Group: Bird
Number Of Species: 21
Location: across the southern seas
Habitat: southern waters and islands
Colour: Black, White, Brown, Red, Yellow
Skin Type: Feathers
Size (L): 0.9m - 1.3m (35in - 51in)
Wing Span: 2m - 3.4m (78in - 134in)
Weight: 8kg - 10kg (17lbs - 22lbs)
Top Speed: 64kph (40mph)
Diet: Carnivore
Main Prey: Fish, Crab, Squid
Predators: Humans, Tiger Sharks
Lifestyle: Diurnal
Group Behaviour: Colonial Nesting
Water Type: Salt
Life Span: 12 - 40 years
Age Of Sexual Maturity: 2 - 7 years
Incubation Period: 2 - 3 months
Average Clutch Size: 1
Name Of Young: Chick
Age Of Fledging: 5 - 10 months
Conservation Status: Endangered
Estimated Population Size: Low
Biggest Threat: Lone-line fishing
Most Distinctive Feature: Long, hook-tipped beak
Fun Fact: The largest wingspan of any bird!