Antipodean Albatross vs Southern Royal Albatross
Diomedea antipodensis compared with Diomedea epomophora
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Antipodean Albatross | Southern Royal Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea antipodensis | Diomedea epomophora |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 125.7 cm (49.5 in) | 132.5 cm (52.2 in) |
| Weight | 6500.0 g (229.28 oz) | 8480.0 g (299.12 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Antipodean Albatross
Vulnerable
Southern Royal Albatross
About These Birds
Antipodean Albatross
Antipodean Albatross, 100–117 cm, wingspan 250–320 cm, breeds on Antipodes and Campbell Islands south of New Zealand. Males are whiter than females; brown-mantled in younger birds. Circumnavigates the Southern Ocean. Endangered; declining due to longline bycatch, plastic ingestion, and climate effects.
Southern Royal Albatross
Southern Royal Albatross, 107–122 cm, wingspan up to 350 cm — among the longest of any bird. Breeds on Campbell and Auckland Islands; circumnavigates the Southern Ocean in 30–80 days. White body, dark upperwing becoming whiter with age. Piscivore and cephalopod feeder. Vulnerable; threatened by longline fishing.