Tristan Albatross vs Waved Albatross
Diomedea dabbenena compared with Phoebastria irrorata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tristan Albatross | Waved Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea dabbenena | Phoebastria irrorata |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 127.3 cm (50.1 in) | 106.9 cm (42.1 in) |
| Weight | 7100.0 g (250.45 oz) | 3395.0 g (119.76 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Tristan Albatross
Critically Endangered
Waved 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.
Waved Albatross
Waved Albatross, 85–93 cm, wingspan 220–250 cm, breeds almost exclusively on Española Island in the Galápagos. Named for the wavy-barred pattern on the neck. Piscivore and squid feeder; forages in the productive Humboldt Current. Critically Endangered; fewer than 35,000 individuals; highly vulnerable to El Niño.