Northern Royal Albatross vs Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Diomedea sanfordi verglichen mit Thalassarche chlororhynchos
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Northern Royal Albatross | Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Diomedea sanfordi | Thalassarche chlororhynchos |
| Ordnung | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Familie | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Endangered | Endangered |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 122,2 cm (48.1 in) | 93,0 cm (36.6 in) |
| Gewicht | 7577,0 g (267.27 oz) | 2295,0 g (80.95 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Erhaltungsstatus
Endangered
Northern Royal Albatross
Endangered
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
About These Birds
Northern Royal Albatross
Northern Royal Albatross, 107–122 cm, wingspan 270–320 cm, is one of the largest birds alive. Breeds only on the Chatham Islands, New Zealand (and rarely mainland). Almost entirely white in adult plumage; black cutting edge on upper wing. Circumnavigates the Southern Ocean. Endangered; ~17,000 individuals.
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross, 71–81 cm, wingspan 180–200 cm, breeds on Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island. Slender yellow culminicorn on dark bill; grey head, white body. Forages across the South Atlantic. Endangered; bycatch in longline fisheries remains a major threat.