Amsterdam Albatross vs Chatham Albatross
Diomedea amsterdamensis compared with Thalassarche eremita
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amsterdam Albatross | Chatham Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea amsterdamensis | Thalassarche eremita |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 127.3 cm (50.1 in) | 108.4 cm (42.7 in) |
| Weight | 6466.666666666667 g (228.11 oz) | 3825.0 g (134.92 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Amsterdam Albatross
Vulnerable
Chatham 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.
Chatham Albatross
Chatham Albatross, 90 cm, wingspan 220 cm, is Vulnerable and breeds only on The Pyramid, a single rocky stack in the Chatham Islands. Yellow bill with dark tip, grey head. Very restricted breeding range; pelagic across the South Pacific. Threatened by longline bycatch and the vulnerability of one tiny colony.