Tristan Albatross vs Salvin's Albatross
Diomedea dabbenena compared with Thalassarche salvini
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tristan Albatross | Salvin's Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea dabbenena | Thalassarche salvini |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 127.3 cm (50.1 in) | 111.6 cm (43.9 in) |
| Weight | 7100.0 g (250.45 oz) | 3800.0 g (134.04 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Tristan Albatross
Vulnerable
Salvin'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.
Salvin's Albatross
Salvin's Albatross, 90–95 cm, wingspan 256 cm, breeds only on the Bounty and Snares Islands of New Zealand. Grey head with darker cheeks, yellow-and-grey bill. Pelagic across the South Pacific; often encountered off the Pacific coast of South America. Near Threatened; subject to longline bycatch mortality.