Grey-headed Albatross vs Campbell Albatross
Thalassarche chrysostoma verglichen mit Thalassarche impavida
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Grey-headed Albatross | Campbell Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Thalassarche chrysostoma | Thalassarche impavida |
| Ordnung | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Familie | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 103,6 cm (40.8 in) | 99,8 cm (39.3 in) |
| Gewicht | 3614,0 g (127.48 oz) | 2975,0 g (104.94 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Endangered
Grey-headed Albatross
Vulnerable
Campbell Albatross
About These Birds
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.
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.