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Campbell Albatross

Thalassarche impavida

Vulnerable
Wingspan
99.8 cm
Weight
2975.0 g
Family
Diomedeidae
Order
Procellariiformes

About

Campbell Albatross, 88 cm, wingspan 220 cm, breeds only on Campbell Island south of New Zealand. Very similar to Black-browed Albatross; distinguished by a pale yellow iris (Black-browed has dark iris). Pelagic across the South Pacific. Near Threatened; affected by longline bycatch.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 99.8 cm 39.3 in
Weight 2975.0 g 104.94 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: M. Incubation: 68-72 days. Fledging: 130 days.

Clutch Size

1

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels)
Family Diomedeidae (Albatrosses)
Genus Thalassarche
Species Thalassarche impavida

Distribution

Campbell Albatross has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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External Databases

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Campbell Albatross endangered?
The Campbell Albatross has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Campbell Albatross nest?
Nest type: M. Incubation: 68-72 days. Fledging: 130 days.
How big is the Campbell Albatross?
The Campbell Albatross has a wingspan of 99.8 cm, weight of 2975.0 g.
What order and family does the Campbell Albatross belong to?
The Campbell Albatross (Thalassarche impavida) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Diomedeidae.

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