Amsterdam Albatross vs Black-footed Albatross
Diomedea amsterdamensis compared with Phoebastria nigripes
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amsterdam Albatross | Black-footed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea amsterdamensis | Phoebastria nigripes |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 127.3 cm (50.1 in) | 95.2 cm (37.5 in) |
| Weight | 6466.666666666667 g (228.11 oz) | 3180.0 g (112.17 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Amsterdam Albatross
Near Threatened
Black-footed 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.
Black-footed Albatross
Black-footed Albatross, 68–74 cm, wingspan 193–213 cm, is the only dark-bodied albatross of the North Pacific. Brown-black overall with white around bill and under tail; black feet. Breeds on Hawaiian and Midway atolls; forages across the North Pacific. Near Threatened; threatened by longline bycatch and plastic ingestion.