Buller's Albatross vs Black-browed Albatross
Thalassarche bulleri compared with Thalassarche melanophris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Buller's Albatross | Black-browed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thalassarche bulleri | Thalassarche melanophris |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 100.2 cm (39.4 in) | 102.6 cm (40.4 in) |
| Weight | 2912.5 g (102.74 oz) | 3198.3333333333335 g (112.82 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Buller's Albatross
Least Concern
Black-browed 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.
Black-browed Albatross
Black-browed Albatross, 83–93 cm, wingspan 240 cm, is the most abundant albatross (~1.4 million individuals), breeding on South Georgia, Falklands, and sub-Antarctic islands. Bold black eyebrow and dark upperwing. Least Concern but declining. Circumnavigates Southern Ocean; regularly wanders to Northern Hemisphere.