About the Black-footed Albatross
The black-footed albatross is a large seabird of the albatross family Diomedeidae from the North Pacific. All but 2.5% of the population is found among the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. It is one of three species of albatross that range in the Northern Hemisphere, nesting on isolated tropical islands. Unlike many albatrosses, it is dark plumaged.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Albatrosses (Diomedeidae) |
| Species | Phoebastria nigripes |
| Species Codes | bkfalb, BFAL |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-footed Albatross belong to?
The Black-footed Albatross (Phoebastria nigripes) belongs to the Albatrosses family (Diomedeidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Black-footed Albatross?
The Black-footed Albatross is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Black-footed Albatross?
The black-footed albatross is a large seabird of the albatross family Diomedeidae from the North Pacific. All but 2.5% of the population is found among the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. It is one of three species of albatross that range in the Northern Hemisphere, nesting on isolated tropical islan...
Where can I report a Black-footed Albatross sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-footed Albatross on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkfalb, or on iNaturalist.
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