Campbell Albatross

Thalassarche impavida

Campbell Albatross (Thalassarche impavida) — Seabirds & Tubenoses of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Campbell Albatross (Thalassarche impavida) is a member of the Diomedeidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 3.2 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

VU Vulnerable

Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Procellariiformes
Family Diomedeidae Albatrosses
Genus Thalassarche
Species impavida

Where it lives

Campbell and Jeanette Marie is. (Campbell Is., south of South I., New Zealand)

Oceans & Seabirds

Quick facts

Weight: 3.2 kg
Diet: Aquatic hunters
Family: Diomedeidae
Order: Procellariiformes

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross

Thalassarche chlororhynchos

Near Threatened

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Campbell Albatross hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.

Behaviour

And is well suited to a life on and around water.

Migration

The Campbell Albatross is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.

The Campbell Albatross (Thalassarche impavida) is a member of the Diomedeidae family, within the order Procellariiformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Campbell and Jeanette Marie is. (Campbell Is., s of South I., New Zealand).

It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 3.2 kg, with a wing length of about 49.9 cm and a tail of around 19.8 cm.

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 32 million km² — a very large global range.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Campbell Albatross?

The Campbell Albatross is a very large bird that weighs around 3.2 kg.

Where does the Campbell Albatross live?

The Campbell Albatross is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Campbell and Jeanette Marie is. (Campbell Is., s of South I., New Zealand).

What family does the Campbell Albatross belong to?

The Campbell Albatross (Thalassarche impavida) belongs to the Diomedeidae family, in the order Procellariiformes.

What does the Campbell Albatross eat?

The Campbell Albatross hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.

Does the Campbell Albatross migrate?

The Campbell Albatross is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.

Is the Campbell Albatross endangered?

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.

How large is the Campbell Albatross's range?

The Campbell Albatross has a mapped global range of about 32 million km².