Antipodean Albatross vs Grey-headed Albatross
Diomedea antipodensis compared with Thalassarche chrysostoma
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Antipodean Albatross | Grey-headed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea antipodensis | Thalassarche chrysostoma |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 125.7 cm (49.5 in) | 103.6 cm (40.8 in) |
| Weight | 6500.0 g (229.28 oz) | 3614.0 g (127.48 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Antipodean Albatross
Endangered
Grey-headed Albatross
About These Birds
Antipodean Albatross
Antipodean Albatross, 100–117 cm, wingspan 250–320 cm, breeds on Antipodes and Campbell Islands south of New Zealand. Males are whiter than females; brown-mantled in younger birds. Circumnavigates the Southern Ocean. Endangered; declining due to longline bycatch, plastic ingestion, and climate effects.
Grey-headed Albatross
Grey-headed Albatross, 81 cm, wingspan 220 cm, breeds on South Georgia and other Southern Ocean islands. Grey head, black-and-yellow bill, white body. Holds record for fastest level bird flight — 127 km/h recorded. Endangered; declining due to longline bycatch. Circumnavigates the Southern Ocean when not breeding.