Amsterdam Albatross vs Black-browed Albatross
Diomedea amsterdamensis compared with Thalassarche melanophris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amsterdam Albatross | Black-browed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea amsterdamensis | Thalassarche melanophris |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 127.3 cm (50.1 in) | 102.6 cm (40.4 in) |
| Weight | 6466.666666666667 g (228.11 oz) | 3198.3333333333335 g (112.82 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Amsterdam Albatross
Least Concern
Black-browed 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.
Black-browed Albatross
Black-browed Albatross, 83–93 cm, wingspan 240 cm, is the most abundant albatross (~1.4 million individuals), breeding on South Georgia, Falklands, and sub-Antarctic islands. Bold black eyebrow and dark upperwing. Least Concern but declining. Circumnavigates Southern Ocean; regularly wanders to Northern Hemisphere.