Black-footed Albatross vs Campbell Albatross
Phoebastria nigripes compared with Thalassarche impavida
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-footed Albatross | Campbell Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phoebastria nigripes | Thalassarche impavida |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 95.2 cm (37.5 in) | 99.8 cm (39.3 in) |
| Weight | 3180.0 g (112.17 oz) | 2975.0 g (104.94 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Black-footed Albatross
Vulnerable
Campbell Albatross
About These Birds
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.
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.