Shy Albatross vs Grey-headed Albatross
Thalassarche cauta в сравнении с Thalassarche chrysostoma
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Shy Albatross | Grey-headed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Thalassarche cauta | Thalassarche chrysostoma |
| Отряд | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Семейство | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Охранный статус | Near Threatened | Endangered |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 113,2 cm (44.6 in) | 103,6 cm (40.8 in) |
| Масса | 4150,0 g (146.39 oz) | 3614,0 g (127.48 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Near Threatened
Shy Albatross
Endangered
Grey-headed Albatross
About These Birds
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.
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.