Northern Royal Albatross vs Campbell Albatross
Diomedea sanfordi compared with Thalassarche impavida
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Northern Royal Albatross | Campbell Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea sanfordi | Thalassarche impavida |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 122.2 cm (48.1 in) | 99.8 cm (39.3 in) |
| Weight | 7577.0 g (267.27 oz) | 2975.0 g (104.94 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Northern Royal Albatross
Vulnerable
Campbell 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.
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.