Basic Information
Scientific classification
- Chinese name: Kajima Albatross
- Scientific name: Diomedea irrorata, Waved Albatross, Phoebastria irrorata
- Classification: Waterfowl
- Family and genus: Procellariiformes, Albatrossidae, Albatross
Vital signs data
- Body length: No verification information available.
- Weight: 7-8.5kg
- Lifespan: 60-80 years
Significant features
It is the albatross with the narrowest range of roaming.
Distribution and Habitat
The albatross of the Gabonese islands is basically confined to the coastal areas of Ecuador and Peru, making it the albatross with the narrowest range.
Appearance
The Gajita Albatross is a rather unique albatross, its plumage unlike any other albatross. The Gajita Albatross is mostly dark-colored, but its head and neck are light-colored. Albatrosses belong to the order Albatrossida and are large, seaplanetary birds. The largest can have a wingspan of up to 3.5 meters.
Detailed introduction
The Wad Albatross (scientific name: Phoebastria irrorata) is a rather unique albatross.
The Gajah albatross is the longest-living bird species in the world, with an average lifespan of 60 years and a maximum of 80 years. While mandarin ducks are often used to describe a loving couple, the Gajah albatross is arguably the epitome of a devoted pair. Before mating, Gajah albatrosses undergo a one- to three-year courtship period. The male attracts the female with his song, and the female, upon hearing his call, descends from the sky to the ground. They observe each other, and if satisfied, begin courtship. The sign of this commitment is a shared dance, during which they frequently touch each other's beaks, much like a human kiss. After two years of courtship, if both are satisfied, they marry and reproduce. They can only have one mate for life and must remain faithful in their love.
It's worth mentioning that the two albatrosses usually glide separately over the sea, but during the breeding season, they each go to the same spot to wait for their mate.
In recent years, the habitat of the Gajah albatross has been severely threatened, resulting in a sharp decline in its population. It is one of the four critically endangered albatross species in the world.
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