Northern Royal Albatross vs Shy Albatross
Diomedea sanfordi compared with Thalassarche cauta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Northern Royal Albatross | Shy Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea sanfordi | Thalassarche cauta |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 122.2 cm (48.1 in) | 113.2 cm (44.6 in) |
| Weight | 7577.0 g (267.27 oz) | 4150.0 g (146.39 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Northern Royal Albatross
Near Threatened
Shy Albatross
About These Birds
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.
Shy Albatross
Shy Albatross, 90–99 cm, wingspan 220–256 cm, is the largest mollymawk, breeding only on three Tasmanian islands. White body, grey back, narrow black-and-yellow bill. Near Threatened; the most common albatross in Australian waters; affected by longline bycatch and periodic poor breeding seasons.