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Birds
Albatross
Diomedea exulans
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 50-60 years
- Weight
- 6-12 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Albatross (Diomedea exulans) is a carnivore species found in Southern Ocean. It typically lives 50-60 years, weighing around 6-12 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the albatross: Wandering albatrosses have the largest wingspan of any living bird, up to 3.5 m.
Birds are feathered, egg-laying vertebrates known for flight, complex songs, and remarkable migratory abilities. With thousands of species worldwide, they occupy nearly every habitat on the planet.