Antipodean Albatross vs Light-mantled Albatross
Diomedea antipodensis comparé à Phoebetria palpebrata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Antipodean Albatross | Light-mantled Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Diomedea antipodensis | Phoebetria palpebrata |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Statut de conservation | Endangered | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 125,7 cm (49.5 in) | 104,8 cm (41.3 in) |
| Poids | 6500,0 g (229.28 oz) | 3155,0 g (111.29 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Antipodean Albatross only
Aucun(e)
Light-mantled Albatross only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Endangered
Antipodean Albatross
Near Threatened
Light-mantled Albatross
About These Birds
Antipodean Albatross
Antipodean Albatross, 100–117 cm, wingspan 250–320 cm, breeds on Antipodes and Campbell Islands south of New Zealand. Males are whiter than females; brown-mantled in younger birds. Circumnavigates the Southern Ocean. Endangered; declining due to longline bycatch, plastic ingestion, and climate effects.
Light-mantled Albatross
Light-mantled Albatross, 79–89 cm, wingspan 183–218 cm, is perhaps the most graceful albatross: dark chocolate head and wings contrasting with pale grey body and back. Breeds on New Zealand sub-Antarctic islands and other Southern Ocean islands. Soars effortlessly in storm winds. Near Threatened.