Campbell Albatross vs Salvin's Albatross
Thalassarche impavida compared with Thalassarche salvini
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Campbell Albatross | Salvin's Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thalassarche impavida | Thalassarche salvini |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 99.8 cm (39.3 in) | 111.6 cm (43.9 in) |
| Weight | 2975.0 g (104.94 oz) | 3800.0 g (134.04 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Campbell Albatross
Vulnerable
Salvin's 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.
Salvin's Albatross
Salvin's Albatross, 90–95 cm, wingspan 256 cm, breeds only on the Bounty and Snares Islands of New Zealand. Grey head with darker cheeks, yellow-and-grey bill. Pelagic across the South Pacific; often encountered off the Pacific coast of South America. Near Threatened; subject to longline bycatch mortality.