Royal Albatross
Encyclopedia
Royal Albatross may refer to:
Note: Some authorities have yet to split this species such as the SACC
or James Clements
, in that case, Royal Albatross refers to both Species.
- Northern Royal AlbatrossNorthern Royal AlbatrossThe Northern Royal Albatross or Toroa, Diomedea sanfordi, is a large seabird from the albatross family. It was split from the closely related Southern Royal Albatross as recently as 1998, though not all scientists support that conclusion and consider both of them to be subspecies of the Royal...
- Southern Royal AlbatrossSouthern Royal AlbatrossThe Southern Royal Albatross, Diomedea epomophora, is a large seabird from the albatross family. At an average wingspan of around , it is the second largest albatross, behind the Wandering Albatross.-Taxonomy:...
Note: Some authorities have yet to split this species such as the SACC
American Ornithologists' Union
The American Ornithologists' Union is an ornithological organization in the USA. Unlike the National Audubon Society, its members are primarily professional ornithologists rather than amateur birders...
or James Clements
James Clements
Dr. James Franklin Clements was an ornithologist, author and very successful businessman. He was born in New York....
, in that case, Royal Albatross refers to both Species.