Tristan Albatross vs Southern Royal Albatross
Diomedea dabbenena compared with Diomedea epomophora
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tristan Albatross | Southern Royal Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea dabbenena | Diomedea epomophora |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 127.3 cm (50.1 in) | 132.5 cm (52.2 in) |
| Weight | 7100.0 g (250.45 oz) | 8480.0 g (299.12 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Tristan Albatross
Vulnerable
Southern Royal Albatross
About These Birds
Tristan Albatross
Tristan Albatross, 100–110 cm, wingspan 250–300 cm, breeds only on Gough Island in the South Atlantic — one of the world's most isolated islands. Critically Endangered; mouse predation on eggs and chicks is causing severe decline. Pelagic across the South Atlantic; piscivore and squid feeder.
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.