Southern Royal Albatross vs Buller's Albatross
Diomedea epomophora compared with Thalassarche bulleri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Southern Royal Albatross | Buller's Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea epomophora | Thalassarche bulleri |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 132.5 cm (52.2 in) | 100.2 cm (39.4 in) |
| Weight | 8480.0 g (299.12 oz) | 2912.5 g (102.74 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Southern Royal Albatross
Near Threatened
Buller's Albatross
About These Birds
Southern Royal Albatross
Southern Royal Albatross, 107–122 cm, wingspan up to 350 cm — among the longest of any bird. Breeds on Campbell and Auckland Islands; circumnavigates the Southern Ocean in 30–80 days. White body, dark upperwing becoming whiter with age. Piscivore and cephalopod feeder. Vulnerable; threatened by longline fishing.
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.