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Wisdom, World’s Oldest Known, Banded Bird, Returns to Midway Atoll

At least 69 years old, biologists have confirmed that Wisdom has laid an egg and has joined her mate in taking turns to incubate it.

64-year-old Laysan Albatross Returns, Spotted With Mate

“In the face of dramatic seabird population decreases worldwide –70% drop since the 1950’s when Wisdom was first banded–Wisdom has become a symbol of hope and inspiration,” said Refuge Manager, Dan Clark.