Tristan Albatross vs Short-tailed Albatross
Diomedea dabbenena comparé à Phoebastria albatrus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Tristan Albatross | Short-tailed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Diomedea dabbenena | Phoebastria albatrus |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Statut de conservation | Critically Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 127,3 cm (50.1 in) | 109,8 cm (43.2 in) |
| Poids | 7100,0 g (250.45 oz) | 5955,5 g (210.07 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Critically Endangered
Tristan Albatross
Vulnerable
Short-tailed 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.
Short-tailed Albatross
Short-tailed Albatross, 84–94 cm, wingspan 215–230 cm, was hunted nearly to extinction for feathers in the early 20th century. Now recovering (≈5,000 individuals) from a single colony on Torishima, Japan. White body with golden head, pink bill. Pelagic across North Pacific; Vulnerable but population growing.