Tristan Albatross vs Grey-headed Albatross
Diomedea dabbenena verglichen mit Thalassarche chrysostoma
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Tristan Albatross | Grey-headed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Diomedea dabbenena | Thalassarche chrysostoma |
| Ordnung | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Familie | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Critically Endangered | Endangered |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 127,3 cm (50.1 in) | 103,6 cm (40.8 in) |
| Gewicht | 7100,0 g (250.45 oz) | 3614,0 g (127.48 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Erhaltungsstatus
Critically Endangered
Tristan Albatross
Endangered
Grey-headed Albatross
About These Birds
Tristan Albatross
Tristan Albatross, 100–110 cm, wingspan 250–300 cm, breeds only on Gough Island in the South Atlantic — one of the world's most isolated islands. Critically Endangered; mouse predation on eggs and chicks is causing severe decline. Pelagic across the South Atlantic; piscivore and squid feeder.
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.