Short-tailed Albatross vs Campbell Albatross
Phoebastria albatrus compared with Thalassarche impavida
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Short-tailed Albatross | Campbell Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phoebastria albatrus | Thalassarche impavida |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 109.8 cm (43.2 in) | 99.8 cm (39.3 in) |
| Weight | 5955.5 g (210.07 oz) | 2975.0 g (104.94 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Short-tailed Albatross
Vulnerable
Campbell Albatross
About These Birds
Short-tailed Albatross
Short-tailed Albatross, 84–94 cm, wingspan 215–230 cm, was hunted nearly to extinction for feathers in the early 20th century. Now recovering (≈5,000 individuals) from a single colony on Torishima, Japan. White body with golden head, pink bill. Pelagic across North Pacific; Vulnerable but population growing.
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.