Jan 26 2014

Spoon-billed Sandpiper – Eurynorhynchus pygmeus

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Spoon-billed Sandpiper – Eurynorhynchus pygmeus

Facts:

Type: Bird
Diet: Carnivore
Size: 14–16 cm
Group name: Pack
Protection status: Endangered

Jan 26 2014

Amsterdam Albatross – Diomedea Amsterdamensis

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Amsterdam Albatross – Diomedea Amsterdamensis

The Amsterdam Albatross only returns to shore to care for its chicks. However, cats and cattle make it hard for the albatross’s chicks to live, and their numbers are becoming smaller.

Fast Facts:

Type: Bird
Diet: Carnivore
Size: 107-122cm
Weight: 4.8-8kg
Group name: Pack
Protection status: Endangered
Size relative to a 135cm man:


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Further Facts:

It returns to shore only to care for its children The Amsterdam Albatross is a large bird – its wingspan is over 3 meters. It can glide long distances without even moving its open wings! The Amsterdam Albatross lives in the sky and sea Mostly. The Amsterdam Albatross only returns to land to raise its children. There is only one island in the world where these albatross chicks are born: Amsterdam Island in the Indian Ocean. Cats and cattle interfere with raising albatross chicks – Cats and cattle, brought to Amsterdam Island by people, have made it very hard for the Amsterdam Albatross to care for its children. Because of this, albatross chicks have almost disappeared. Some albatross nests are protected with fences against cattle. The albatross’ numbers are growing a little, but there are still only about 100 and tens birds left.


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