Southern Royal Albatross
Diomedea epomophora
Conservation Status
VulnerableAves · Procellariiformes · Diomedeidae
About
The southern royal albatross or toroa is a large seabird from the albatross family. With an average wingspan of above 3 m (9.8 ft), it is one of the two largest species of albatross, together with the wandering albatross. Recent studies indicate that the southern royal albatross may, on average, be somewhat larger than the wandering albatross in mass and have a similar wingspan, although other sources indicate roughly similar size for the two species and the wandering species may have a larger average wingspan in some colonies.
Fun Fact
ft), it is one of the two largest species of albatross, together with the wandering albatross.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Eats squid and fish, with smaller amounts of carrion, crustaceans, and salps.
Lifespan
58 years
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change