World's oldest tagged bird recently mated, expected to lay egg
The world's oldest tracked bird, a 64-year-old albatross named Wisdom, is back on American soil and she's believed to be carrying an egg. After a year at sea, Wisdom was spotted on Nov. 19, 2015, among the dunes of the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. In the days following her arrival, wildlife managers observed Wisdom with her mate.
Last updated on 02 December 2015
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Media Watch
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Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Species:
Phoebastria immutabilis
Species group:
Birds