Buller's Albatross
Thalassarche bulleri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="thalassarche-bulleri"></birdfyi-bird>The Buller's Albatross (Thalassarche bulleri) is a bird species in the family Diomedeidae (albatrosses), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 100.2 cm and a weight of 2.9 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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About
Buller's Albatross, 76–81 cm, wingspan 205–213 cm, breeds on the Solander Islands and Snares Islands of New Zealand. Distinctive grey head, white forehead, and a broad yellow stripe along the bill. Piscivore and squid feeder; pelagic across the South Pacific. Near Threatened; moderately affected by longline bycatch.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 100.2 cm | 39.4 in |
| Weight | 2912.5 g | 102.74 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: M. Incubation: 69-72 days. Fledging: 147-189 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Diomedeidae (Albatrosses) |
| Genus | Thalassarche |
| Species | Thalassarche bulleri |
Distribution
Buller's Albatross has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Diomedeidae family