Shy Albatross vs Black-browed Albatross
Thalassarche cauta compared with Thalassarche melanophris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Shy Albatross | Black-browed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thalassarche cauta | Thalassarche melanophris |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 113.2 cm (44.6 in) | 102.6 cm (40.4 in) |
| Weight | 4150.0 g (146.39 oz) | 3198.3333333333335 g (112.82 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Shy Albatross
Least Concern
Black-browed 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.
Black-browed Albatross
Black-browed Albatross, 83–93 cm, wingspan 240 cm, is the most abundant albatross (~1.4 million individuals), breeding on South Georgia, Falklands, and sub-Antarctic islands. Bold black eyebrow and dark upperwing. Least Concern but declining. Circumnavigates Southern Ocean; regularly wanders to Northern Hemisphere.