Tristan Albatross vs Northern Royal Albatross
Diomedea dabbenena compared with Diomedea sanfordi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tristan Albatross | Northern Royal Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea dabbenena | Diomedea sanfordi |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 127.3 cm (50.1 in) | 122.2 cm (48.1 in) |
| Weight | 7100.0 g (250.45 oz) | 7577.0 g (267.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Tristan Albatross
Endangered
Northern 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.
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.