Buller's Albatross vs Campbell Albatross
Thalassarche bulleri compared with Thalassarche impavida
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Buller's Albatross | Campbell Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thalassarche bulleri | Thalassarche impavida |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 100.2 cm (39.4 in) | 99.8 cm (39.3 in) |
| Weight | 2912.5 g (102.74 oz) | 2975.0 g (104.94 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Buller's Albatross
Vulnerable
Campbell 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.
Campbell Albatross
Campbell Albatross, 88 cm, wingspan 220 cm, breeds only on Campbell Island south of New Zealand. Very similar to Black-browed Albatross; distinguished by a pale yellow iris (Black-browed has dark iris). Pelagic across the South Pacific. Near Threatened; affected by longline bycatch.