Buller's Albatross vs Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Thalassarche bulleri compared with Thalassarche chlororhynchos
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Buller's Albatross | Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thalassarche bulleri | Thalassarche chlororhynchos |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 100.2 cm (39.4 in) | 93.0 cm (36.6 in) |
| Weight | 2912.5 g (102.74 oz) | 2295.0 g (80.95 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Buller's Albatross only
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross only
None
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Buller's Albatross
Endangered
Atlantic Yellow-nosed 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.
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross, 71–81 cm, wingspan 180–200 cm, breeds on Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island. Slender yellow culminicorn on dark bill; grey head, white body. Forages across the South Atlantic. Endangered; bycatch in longline fisheries remains a major threat.