Amsterdam Albatross vs Salvin's Albatross
Diomedea amsterdamensis compared with Thalassarche salvini
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amsterdam Albatross | Salvin's Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea amsterdamensis | Thalassarche salvini |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 127.3 cm (50.1 in) | 111.6 cm (43.9 in) |
| Weight | 6466.666666666667 g (228.11 oz) | 3800.0 g (134.04 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Amsterdam Albatross
Vulnerable
Salvin's 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.
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.