Tristan Albatross vs Grey-headed Albatross
Diomedea dabbenena compared with Thalassarche chrysostoma
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tristan Albatross | Grey-headed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea dabbenena | Thalassarche chrysostoma |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 127.3 cm (50.1 in) | 103.6 cm (40.8 in) |
| Weight | 7100.0 g (250.45 oz) | 3614.0 g (127.48 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Tristan Albatross
Endangered
Grey-headed 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.
Grey-headed Albatross
Grey-headed Albatross, 81 cm, wingspan 220 cm, breeds on South Georgia and other Southern Ocean islands. Grey head, black-and-yellow bill, white body. Holds record for fastest level bird flight — 127 km/h recorded. Endangered; declining due to longline bycatch. Circumnavigates the Southern Ocean when not breeding.