Buller's Albatross vs Shy Albatross
Thalassarche bulleri compared with Thalassarche cauta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Buller's Albatross | Shy Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thalassarche bulleri | Thalassarche cauta |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 100.2 cm (39.4 in) | 113.2 cm (44.6 in) |
| Weight | 2912.5 g (102.74 oz) | 4150.0 g (146.39 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Buller's Albatross
Near Threatened
Shy Albatross
About These Birds
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.
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.