How many Albatross are left?

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists several species of albatross, ranging from Least Concern to Critically Endangered. Their population estimates are as follows:

- Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans): Vulnerable (VU), with a global breeding population estimated to be around 25,000 pairs.

- Antipodean Albatross (Diomedea antipodensis): Vulnerable (VU), with a global breeding population estimated at around 18,000 pairs.

- Northern Royal Albatross (Diomedea sanfordi): Vulnerable (VU), with a global breeding population estimated at around 5,000 pairs.

- Southern Royal Albatross (Diomedea epomophora): Vulnerable (VU), with a global breeding population estimated at around 55,000 pairs.

- Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris): Least Concern (LC), with a global breeding population estimated to be several million pairs.

- Grey-headed Albatross (Thalassarche chrysostoma): Least Concern (LC), with a global breeding population estimated at over a million pairs.

- Light-mantled Albatross (Phoebetria palpebrata): Least Concern (LC), with a global breeding population estimated to be around 2.3 million pairs.

- Northern Giant Petrel (Macronectes halli): Least Concern (LC), with a global breeding population estimated to be over 2.5 million pairs.

- Southern Giant Petrel (Macronectes giganteus): Least Concern (LC), with a global breeding population estimated to be around 1.2 million pairs.

While these estimates provide an overview of the population status of various albatross species, it is important to note that populations may fluctuate over time due to various factors, and local conservation initiatives are essential for their long-term well-being.