Antipodean Albatross vs Black-footed Albatross
Diomedea antipodensis compared with Phoebastria nigripes
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Antipodean Albatross | Black-footed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea antipodensis | Phoebastria nigripes |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 125.7 cm (49.5 in) | 95.2 cm (37.5 in) |
| Weight | 6500.0 g (229.28 oz) | 3180.0 g (112.17 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Antipodean Albatross
Near Threatened
Black-footed 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.
Black-footed Albatross
Black-footed Albatross, 68–74 cm, wingspan 193–213 cm, is the only dark-bodied albatross of the North Pacific. Brown-black overall with white around bill and under tail; black feet. Breeds on Hawaiian and Midway atolls; forages across the North Pacific. Near Threatened; threatened by longline bycatch and plastic ingestion.