Southern Royal Albatross vs Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Diomedea epomophora comparé à Thalassarche chlororhynchos
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Southern Royal Albatross | Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Diomedea epomophora | Thalassarche chlororhynchos |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 132,5 cm (52.2 in) | 93,0 cm (36.6 in) |
| Poids | 8480,0 g (299.12 oz) | 2295,0 g (80.95 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Aucun(e)
Southern Royal Albatross only
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
Southern Royal Albatross
Endangered
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
About These Birds
Southern Royal Albatross
Southern Royal Albatross, 107–122 cm, wingspan up to 350 cm — among the longest of any bird. Breeds on Campbell and Auckland Islands; circumnavigates the Southern Ocean in 30–80 days. White body, dark upperwing becoming whiter with age. Piscivore and cephalopod feeder. Vulnerable; threatened by longline fishing.
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.