About the Southern Royal Albatross
The Southern Royal Albatross (Diomedea epomophora) is a species of bird in the Albatrosses family (Diomedeidae), within the order Procellariiformes. This family contains 20 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code royalb2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Albatrosses (Diomedeidae) |
| Species | Diomedea epomophora |
| Species Codes | royalb2, SRAL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Southern Royal Albatross belong to?
The Southern Royal Albatross (Diomedea epomophora) belongs to the Albatrosses family (Diomedeidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
How can I identify the Southern Royal Albatross?
The Southern Royal Albatross is a member of the Albatrosses family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Southern Royal Albatross sighting?
You can log sightings of Southern Royal Albatross on eBird (ebird.org) using species code royalb2, or on iNaturalist.