Antipodean Albatross vs Northern Royal Albatross
Diomedea antipodensis compared with Diomedea sanfordi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Antipodean Albatross | Northern Royal Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea antipodensis | Diomedea sanfordi |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 125.7 cm (49.5 in) | 122.2 cm (48.1 in) |
| Weight | 6500.0 g (229.28 oz) | 7577.0 g (267.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Antipodean Albatross
Endangered
Northern 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.
Northern Royal Albatross
Northern Royal Albatross, 107–122 cm, wingspan 270–320 cm, is one of the largest birds alive. Breeds only on the Chatham Islands, New Zealand (and rarely mainland). Almost entirely white in adult plumage; black cutting edge on upper wing. Circumnavigates the Southern Ocean. Endangered; ~17,000 individuals.