Waved Albatross [Phoebastria]
Description
The Phoebastria genus encompasses the waved albatross, the only albatross endemic to the Galápagos Islands. These birds are noted for their unique waved pattern on their wings and their elaborate courtship rituals, which include bill circling, sky-pointing, and beak clapping. They feed primarily on fish and squid.
Species
Waved Albatross [Phoebastria irrorata]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Birds
Aves
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Order |
Albatrosses, Petrels, and Shearwaters
Procellariiformes
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Family |
Albatrosses
Diomedeidae
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Statistics
- Species 1