Campbell Albatross vs Black-browed Albatross
Thalassarche impavida compared with Thalassarche melanophris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Campbell Albatross | Black-browed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thalassarche impavida | Thalassarche melanophris |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 99.8 cm (39.3 in) | 102.6 cm (40.4 in) |
| Weight | 2975.0 g (104.94 oz) | 3198.3333333333335 g (112.82 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Campbell Albatross
Least Concern
Black-browed Albatross
About These Birds
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.
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.