About the Laysan Albatross
The Laysan albatross is a large seabird that ranges across the North Pacific. The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands are home to 99.7% of the population. This small gull-like albatross is the second-most common seabird in the Hawaiian Islands, with an estimated population of 1.18 million birds, and is currently expanding its range to new islands. The Laysan albatross was first described as Diomedea immutabilis by Lionel Walter Rothschild, in 1893, on the basis of a specimen from Laysan Island.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Albatrosses (Diomedeidae) |
| Species | Phoebastria immutabilis |
| Species Codes | layalb, LAAL |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Laysan Albatross belong to?
The Laysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) belongs to the Albatrosses family (Diomedeidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Laysan Albatross?
The Laysan Albatross is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Laysan Albatross?
The Laysan albatross is a large seabird that ranges across the North Pacific. The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands are home to 99.7% of the population. This small gull-like albatross is the second-most common seabird in the Hawaiian Islands, with an estimated population of 1.18 million birds, and is cu...
Where can I report a Laysan Albatross sighting?
You can log sightings of Laysan Albatross on eBird (ebird.org) using species code layalb, or on iNaturalist.
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