Black-footed albatross
Phoebastria nigripes
The black-footed albatross (Phoebastria nigripes) is a large seabird of the albatross family Diomedeidae from the North Pacific.
About the Black-footed albatross
The black-footed albatross (Phoebastria nigripes) 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.
Fun Facts About Black-footed albatross
- Unlike many albatrosses, it is dark plumaged.
- It is one of three species of albatross that range in the Northern Hemisphere, nesting on isolated tropical islands.
- All but 2.5% of the population is found among the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
Conservation Status
The Black-footed albatross is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. This species faces threats that could impact its population if conservation measures are not maintained.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | albatross |
| Genus | Phoebastria |
| Species | Phoebastria nigripes |
Range & Habitat
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