SOUTHERN ROYAL ALBATROSS

Photographed off Stewart Island, April, 2019

(*1232)                 SOUTHERN ROYAL ALBATROSS                 Diamedea epomophora

NEW ZEALAND               100

Also known by Maori name Toroa. Breeds on Campbells and Auckland Island. Ranges widely through circumpolar oceans; most commonly seen in NZ in winter.

SOUTHERN ROYAL ALBATROSS

Photograph on Eaglehawk pelagic, January 2018

1232                    SOUTHERN ROYAL ALBATROSS                   Diomedea epomophora

AUSTRALIA                    725

One of the largest of sea-birds. Mostly found between 30 and 45 degrees south; the majority of the world's population nest on Subantarctic Campbell Island; range along southern oceans concentrating on west and east coast of southern South America, and waters around NZ. Named after Diomedes, whose companions turned to birds.

NORTHERN ROYAL ALBATROSS

273       NORTHERN ROYAL ALBATROSS      Diomedea epomophora

Australia                 (243)

1-1.2 m; wingspan 3-3.5 m. Sometimes divided into Northern Royal Albatross and Southern Royal Albatross. Found off the shores of southern Australia, Victoria and southern NSW.