Shy Albatross vs Campbell Albatross
Thalassarche cauta compared with Thalassarche impavida
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shy Albatross | Campbell Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thalassarche cauta | Thalassarche impavida |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 113.2 cm (44.6 in) | 99.8 cm (39.3 in) |
| Weight | 4150.0 g (146.39 oz) | 2975.0 g (104.94 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Shy Albatross
Vulnerable
Campbell Albatross
About These Birds
Shy Albatross
Shy Albatross, 90–99 cm, wingspan 220–256 cm, is the largest mollymawk, breeding only on three Tasmanian islands. White body, grey back, narrow black-and-yellow bill. Near Threatened; the most common albatross in Australian waters; affected by longline bycatch and periodic poor breeding seasons.
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.