Albatross

Key Points
Welcome to the Albatross Quiz, where you can test your knowledge and learn more about one of the largest seabirds on Earth! These birds are known for their excellent flying skills - they have the ability to glide for miles without having to flap their wings even once. They are also known for the difficulty they have with taking off and landing.
Take the quiz to test your knowledge of Albatrosses if you believe you know everything there is to know about them or if you simply want to learn more about these impressive animals!
Quiz Questions
- What is the scientific name for the albatross?
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- Diomedea exulans
- Spheniscus demersus
- Phalacrocorax carbo
- Aptenodytes forsteri
- What is the wingspan of an albatross?
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- 6-7 feet
- 4-5 feet
- 2-3 feet
- 8-11 feet
- What is the average weight of an albatross?
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- 14-25 pounds
- 6-8 pounds
- 3-5 pounds
- 10-15 pounds
- What is the habitat of the albatross?
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- Ocean
- Desert
- Rainforest
- Tundra
- What is the diet of the albatross?
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- Insects
- Birds
- Plants
- Fish
- How long can an albatross live?
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- 20-30 years
- 10-20 years
- 40-50 years
- 30-40 years
- How many eggs do albatrosses typically lay?
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- 3
- 4
- 2
- 1
- How long does it take for an albatross egg to hatch?
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- 5-6 weeks
- 6-7 weeks
- 3-4 weeks
- 8-9 weeks
- What is the name of the albatross species that is the largest of all seabirds?
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- Wandering albatross
- Grey-headed albatross
- Black-browed albatross
- Laysan albatross
- What is the name of the albatross species that is the smallest of all albatrosses?
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- Black-footed albatross
- Indian yellow-nosed albatross
- Light-mantled albatross
- Buller's albatross
- What is the name of the albatross species that is known for its distinctive black eyebrow markings?
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- Black-browed albatross
- Laysan albatross
- Wandering albatross
- Grey-headed albatross
- What is the name of the albatross species that is known for its bright yellow beak?
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- Yellow-nosed albatross
- Wandering albatross
- Laysan albatross
- Black-browed albatross
- What is the name of the albatross species that is known for its distinctive pink bill and eye markings?
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- Laysan albatross
- Wandering albatross
- Southern royal albatross
- Black-browed albatross
- What is the name of the albatross species that is known for its distinctive dark head and white body?
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- Laysan albatross
- Wandering albatross
- Black-browed albatross
- Shy albatross
- What is the name of the albatross species that is known for its distinctive pale yellow eyes and heavy black brow?
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- Campbell albatross
- Laysan albatross
- Wandering albatross
- Black-browed albatross
- What is the name of the albatross species that is known for its distinctive black bill with a yellow upper ridge and a red tip?
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- Laysan albatross
- Wandering albatross
- Black-browed albatross
- Indian yellow-nosed albatross
Types Of Albatrosses
This seabird belongs to the family Diomedeidae, a group that has been divided into four different genera:
There are a total of 22 different species contained in these four genera. The largest of the species are the wandering and southern royal albatrosses, with a wingspan of almost 11 feet. The largest wingspan ever recorded for this bird was 12.1 feet. Then there is the Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross, the smallest of the species with a wingspan of 5.9 feet.
Interesting Albatross Facts
The albatross is considered a master of flight. They are such exceptional fliers that have become so adept at gliding that they are able to remain in the air without flapping their wings and they spend the first five or so years of their long lives without even touching land. They are considered legendary by many and it was said that sailors believed they would help them navigate difficult seas. Read on to find out more interesting facts.


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