Northern Royal Albatross vs Shy Albatross
Diomedea sanfordi comparado con Thalassarche cauta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Northern Royal Albatross | Shy Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Diomedea sanfordi | Thalassarche cauta |
| Orden | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Familia | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Estado de conservación | Endangered | Near Threatened |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 122,2 cm (48.1 in) | 113,2 cm (44.6 in) |
| Peso | 7577,0 g (267.27 oz) | 4150,0 g (146.39 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Ninguno
Northern Royal Albatross only
Ninguno
Shy Albatross only
Estado de conservación
Endangered
Northern Royal Albatross
Near Threatened
Shy 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.
Shy Albatross
Shy Albatross, 90–99 cm, wingspan 220–256 cm, is the largest mollymawk, breeding only on three Tasmanian islands. White body, grey back, narrow black-and-yellow bill. Near Threatened; the most common albatross in Australian waters; affected by longline bycatch and periodic poor breeding seasons.