Sep 25, 2024
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.
Wisdom is believed to be at least 68 years old.
She was first identified and banded by biologists in 1956.
The albatross breeds exclusively on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, a small island off the northwest coast of Hawaii.
The albatross breeds exclusively on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, a small island off the northwest coast of Hawaii.
Wisdom has been spotted making sporadic stops at Midway Atoll since Eisenhower administration.
She has a long-time mate named Akeakamai, but he was absent during the 2022 nesting season.
She has produced an estimated 50-60 eggs and as many as 30chicks that fledged
Wisdom has received international media coverage throughout her life.
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