Size: Albatrosses are generally much larger than seagulls. The largest albatross species, the wandering albatross, can have a wingspan of over 11 feet, while the largest seagull species, the great black-backed gull, has a wingspan of about 5 feet.
Beak: Albatrosses have hooked beaks, while seagulls have straight beaks. Albatrosses use their hooked beaks to catch and hold fish, while seagulls use their straight beaks to scoop up food from the surface of the water.
Wings: Albatrosses have long, narrow wings that are adapted for soaring, while seagulls have shorter, broader wings that are better suited for flapping and gliding. Albatrosses can soar for long distances without flapping their wings, while seagulls must flap their wings more frequently.
Diet: Albatrosses are primarily piscivorous, meaning that they eat fish. They also eat squid, krill, and other small marine animals. Seagulls are more opportunistic feeders and will eat a variety of foods, including fish, shellfish, insects, and even human garbage.
Habitat: Albatrosses are found in all of the world's oceans, but they are most common in the Southern Ocean. Seagulls are also found in all of the world's oceans, but they are most common in coastal areas.
Migration: Albatrosses are long-distance migrants, and some species can travel as far as 100,000 miles in a single year. Seagulls are also migrants, but they typically only travel short distances.