World's Oldest Bird: Meet Wisdom

Wisdom, a female Laysan albatross who was first banded in 1956, is the world's oldest known wild bird.

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Wisdom is believed to be at least 68 years old.

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She was first identified and banded by biologists in 1956.

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The albatross breeds exclusively on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, a small island off the northwest coast of Hawaii.

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The albatross breeds exclusively on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, a small island off the northwest coast of Hawaii.

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Wisdom has been spotted making sporadic stops at Midway Atoll since Eisenhower administration.

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She has a long-time mate named Akeakamai, but he was absent during the 2022 nesting season.

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She has produced an estimated 50-60 eggs and as many as 30chicks that fledged

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Wisdom has received international media coverage throughout her life.

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