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Birds

Wandering Albatross

Diomedea exulans

Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
50+ years
Weight
6-11 kg
Conservation
Vulnerable

The Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans) is a carnivore species found in Southern Ocean. It typically lives 50+ years, weighing around 6-11 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.

One fact worth knowing about the wandering albatross: Wandering albatrosses have the largest wingspan of any living bird at up to 3.7 meters.

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.