Amsterdam Albatross vs Grey-headed Albatross
Diomedea amsterdamensis compared with Thalassarche chrysostoma
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amsterdam Albatross | Grey-headed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea amsterdamensis | Thalassarche chrysostoma |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 127.3 cm (50.1 in) | 103.6 cm (40.8 in) |
| Weight | 6466.666666666667 g (228.11 oz) | 3614.0 g (127.48 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Amsterdam Albatross
Endangered
Grey-headed Albatross
About These Birds
Amsterdam Albatross
Amsterdam Albatross, 100–110 cm, is Critically Endangered with fewer than 100 breeding pairs, restricted to Amsterdam Island in the southern Indian Ocean. Closely related to Antipodean Albatross. Pelagic across Indian Ocean. Threatened by longline fishing, disease, and the tiny, isolated population size.
Grey-headed Albatross
Grey-headed Albatross, 81 cm, wingspan 220 cm, breeds on South Georgia and other Southern Ocean islands. Grey head, black-and-yellow bill, white body. Holds record for fastest level bird flight — 127 km/h recorded. Endangered; declining due to longline bycatch. Circumnavigates the Southern Ocean when not breeding.