Tristan Albatross vs Buller's Albatross
Diomedea dabbenena compared with Thalassarche bulleri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tristan Albatross | Buller's Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea dabbenena | Thalassarche bulleri |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 127.3 cm (50.1 in) | 100.2 cm (39.4 in) |
| Weight | 7100.0 g (250.45 oz) | 2912.5 g (102.74 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Tristan Albatross
Near Threatened
Buller's 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.
Buller's Albatross
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.