WA
Oceania
Western Albatross
Diomedea nigripesmela
About this species
Bird-watchers in Oceania often spot the Western Albatross in coastal settings. This Diomedeidae species is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN.
The Western Albatross is part of the order Procellariiformes and the Diomedeidae family. Its preferred habitat is coastal, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Oceania.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Diomedeidae family and Procellariiformes order.