At 75, the World’s oldest wild bird has come home to lay eggs again-
Wisdom, the world's oldest known wild bird at approximately 75 years old, has returned to Midway Atoll to nest for the 2025-26 season. This Laysan albatross, banded in 1956, continues to astound scientists with her remarkable longevity and reproductive success, having likely laid 50-60 eggs and raised around 30 chicks.
Wisdom, the world's oldest known wild bird at approximately 75 years old, has returned to Midway Atoll to nest for the 2025-26 season. This Laysan albatross, banded in 1956, continues to astound scientists with her remarkable longevity and reproductive success, having likely laid 50-60 eggs and raised around 30 chicks.
