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Amsterdam Albatross
Diomedea amsterdamensis
Amsterdam Albatross (Diomedea amsterdamensis) — Seabirds & Tubenoses of Oceans & Seabirds.
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The Amsterdam Albatross (Diomedea amsterdamensis) is a member of the Diomedeidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 6.3 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Procellariiformes
- Family Diomedeidae Albatrosses
- Genus Diomedea
- Species amsterdamensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 6.3 kg
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Diomedeidae
- Order
- Procellariiformes
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Amsterdam Albatross hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
And is well suited to a life on and around water.
Migration
The Amsterdam Albatross is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
The Amsterdam Albatross (Diomedea amsterdamensis) is a species of bird in the Diomedeidae family, part of the order Procellariiformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers IO Amsterdam I. (sc Indian Ocean).
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 6.3 kg, with a wing length of about 63.7 cm and a tail of around 29.5 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 11.2 million km² — a very large global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Amsterdam Albatross?
The Amsterdam Albatross is a very large bird that weighs around 6.3 kg.
Where does the Amsterdam Albatross live?
The Amsterdam Albatross is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering IO Amsterdam I. (sc Indian Ocean).
What family does the Amsterdam Albatross belong to?
The Amsterdam Albatross (Diomedea amsterdamensis) belongs to the Diomedeidae family, in the order Procellariiformes.
What does the Amsterdam Albatross eat?
The Amsterdam Albatross hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Amsterdam Albatross migrate?
The Amsterdam Albatross is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
Is the Amsterdam Albatross endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Amsterdam Albatross's range?
The Amsterdam Albatross has a mapped global range of about 11.2 million km².
Conservation
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