Southern Royal Albatross vs Campbell Albatross
Diomedea epomophora compared with Thalassarche impavida
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Southern Royal Albatross | Campbell Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea epomophora | Thalassarche impavida |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 132.5 cm (52.2 in) | 99.8 cm (39.3 in) |
| Weight | 8480.0 g (299.12 oz) | 2975.0 g (104.94 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Southern Royal Albatross
Vulnerable
Campbell Albatross
About These Birds
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.
Campbell Albatross
Campbell Albatross, 88 cm, wingspan 220 cm, breeds only on Campbell Island south of New Zealand. Very similar to Black-browed Albatross; distinguished by a pale yellow iris (Black-browed has dark iris). Pelagic across the South Pacific. Near Threatened; affected by longline bycatch.