A New Chick for World’s Oldest Tagged Wild Bird, Wisdom

19 February 2016

 - Wisdom, a Laysan albatross, is at least 65 years old. Her latest chick hatched at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge on February 1.

Wisdom is the oldest known wild bird in the world. She was first tagged in 1956 when she was at least 5 years old, at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, which is now part of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument in Hawaii. On February 1, 2016, Wisdom set yet another world record, becoming the oldest known wild bird to hatch a chick.

Wisdom’s compelling story continues to astound scientists and her many fans around the world. Her new chick was named Kukini, which is the Hawaiian word for messenger.

Wisdom and her family will be on the list of animals we’ll be including in our distant group healing event  for animals on Monday, 22 February. All animals and humans are welcome to participate.