Quick Facts
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Nov, Dec. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Southern royal albatrosses face threats from bycatch in fisheries and introduced predators on their breeding islands. Conservation efforts have focused on reducing fishing mortality and controlling invasive species, leading to some localized population recoveries. Responsible tourism helps by raising awareness and funding conservation initiatives through park fees and support for local communities.
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.
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Where to Find
Top parks for Southern Royal Albatross. Sightings recorded in 21 safari areas total.
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