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Waved Albatross

Phoebastria irrorata

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Procellariiformes (Procellariiformes)

Species

Phoebastria irrorata (Waved Albatross)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ガラパゴスアホウドリ

Chinese 加岛信天翁

Spanish Albatros de Galápagos

French Albatros des Galapagos

German Galapagosalbatros

Portuguese albatroz-das-galápagos

Russian Галапагосский альбатрос

Similar Species in Phoebastria

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Black-footed Albatross

Phoebastria immutabilis

Near Threatened

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Short-tailed Albatross

Phoebastria albatrus

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Waved Albatross?

The scientific name of Waved Albatross is Phoebastria irrorata. It belongs to the genus Phoebastria.

What is the conservation status of Waved Albatross?

Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Waved Albatross live?

Waved Albatross is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Waved Albatross belong to?

Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) belongs to the genus Phoebastria, which is part of the taxonomic family Diomedeidae.

Is Waved Albatross endangered?

Yes, Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Waved Albatross belong to?

Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

What are the closest relatives of Waved Albatross?

The closest relatives of Waved Albatross in the genus Phoebastria include Black-footed Albatross, Laysan Albatross, Short-tailed Albatross.