Tristan Albatross vs Shy Albatross
Diomedea dabbenena compared with Thalassarche cauta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tristan Albatross | Shy Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea dabbenena | Thalassarche cauta |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 127.3 cm (50.1 in) | 113.2 cm (44.6 in) |
| Weight | 7100.0 g (250.45 oz) | 4150.0 g (146.39 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Tristan Albatross
Near Threatened
Shy 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.
Shy Albatross
Shy Albatross, 90–99 cm, wingspan 220–256 cm, is the largest mollymawk, breeding only on three Tasmanian islands. White body, grey back, narrow black-and-yellow bill. Near Threatened; the most common albatross in Australian waters; affected by longline bycatch and periodic poor breeding seasons.