Buller's Albatross vs Grey-headed Albatross
Thalassarche bulleri comparé à Thalassarche chrysostoma
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Buller's Albatross | Grey-headed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Thalassarche bulleri | Thalassarche chrysostoma |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Statut de conservation | Near Threatened | Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 100,2 cm (39.4 in) | 103,6 cm (40.8 in) |
| Poids | 2912,5 g (102.74 oz) | 3614,0 g (127.48 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Aucun(e)
Buller's Albatross only
Grey-headed Albatross only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
Buller's Albatross
Endangered
Grey-headed 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.
Grey-headed Albatross
Grey-headed Albatross, 81 cm, wingspan 220 cm, breeds on South Georgia and other Southern Ocean islands. Grey head, black-and-yellow bill, white body. Holds record for fastest level bird flight — 127 km/h recorded. Endangered; declining due to longline bycatch. Circumnavigates the Southern Ocean when not breeding.