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Oldest wild bird lays egg at 74

December 7, 2024 7:39 am
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Oldest wild bird lays egg at 74

HAWAII: The world’s oldest known wild bird, Wisdom the Laysan albatross, has laid an egg at the age of 74. This is her first egg in the last four years, as stated by US wildlife officials.

US Fish & Wildlife Service said that the oldest bird Wisdom returned to the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in Hawaii to lay what could be her 60th egg.

Wisdom had a lifelong mate, Akeakamai, but he hasn’t been seen for years. Last week, Wisdom was spotted bonding with a new male. The wildlife experts hope that the egg will hatch successfully.

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Layson Albatross life

Layson albatross take turns incubating their eggs for about two months. Once hatched, chicks stay on land, for five to six months before heading to the sea. These birds spend most of their lives flying over the ocean and feeding on the squid and fish eggs.

Wisdom was first banded in 1956. She has raised around 30 chicks during her long life. Most Laysan albatrosses live up to 68 years, making Wisdom’s journey even more extraordinary.

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