Tristan Albatross vs Short-tailed Albatross
Diomedea dabbenena compared with Phoebastria albatrus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tristan Albatross | Short-tailed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea dabbenena | Phoebastria albatrus |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 127.3 cm (50.1 in) | 109.8 cm (43.2 in) |
| Weight | 7100.0 g (250.45 oz) | 5955.5 g (210.07 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Tristan Albatross
Vulnerable
Short-tailed Albatross
About These Birds
Tristan Albatross
Tristan Albatross, 100–110 cm, wingspan 250–300 cm, breeds only on Gough Island in the South Atlantic — one of the world's most isolated islands. Critically Endangered; mouse predation on eggs and chicks is causing severe decline. Pelagic across the South Atlantic; piscivore and squid feeder.
Short-tailed Albatross
Short-tailed Albatross, 84–94 cm, wingspan 215–230 cm, was hunted nearly to extinction for feathers in the early 20th century. Now recovering (≈5,000 individuals) from a single colony on Torishima, Japan. White body with golden head, pink bill. Pelagic across North Pacific; Vulnerable but population growing.