Amsterdam Albatross vs Northern Royal Albatross
Diomedea amsterdamensis compared with Diomedea sanfordi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amsterdam Albatross | Northern Royal Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea amsterdamensis | Diomedea sanfordi |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 127.3 cm (50.1 in) | 122.2 cm (48.1 in) |
| Weight | 6466.666666666667 g (228.11 oz) | 7577.0 g (267.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Amsterdam Albatross
Endangered
Northern Royal Albatross
About These Birds
Amsterdam Albatross
Amsterdam Albatross, 100–110 cm, is Critically Endangered with fewer than 100 breeding pairs, restricted to Amsterdam Island in the southern Indian Ocean. Closely related to Antipodean Albatross. Pelagic across Indian Ocean. Threatened by longline fishing, disease, and the tiny, isolated population size.
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.