Laysan Albatross vs Campbell Albatross
Phoebastria immutabilis compared with Thalassarche impavida
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Laysan Albatross | Campbell Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phoebastria immutabilis | Thalassarche impavida |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 94.9 cm (37.4 in) | 99.8 cm (39.3 in) |
| Weight | 2983.3333333333335 g (105.23 oz) | 2975.0 g (104.94 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Laysan Albatross
Vulnerable
Campbell Albatross
About These Birds
Laysan Albatross
Laysan Albatross, 79–81 cm, wingspan 195–203 cm, breeds mainly at Midway Atoll in the North Pacific; the world's largest colony. White body, dark back and upperwing, pink bill. Long-lived; a female named Wisdom, over 70 years old, still breeds. Threatened by lead paint ingestion, plastic, and longline bycatch.
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.