Buller's Albatross
NameBuller's Albatross
Common NameBuller's Albatross
Scientific NameThalassarche bulleri
FamilyDiomedeidae
Wingspan (cm)206.5
Length (cm)78.5
Weight (g)2650
Plumage DetailsAdults have a pale grey head and neck, with a white forehead and crown. The mantle and upperwings are dark grey, contrasting with white underparts. The tail is black. The bill is black with prominent yellow stripes along the upper and lower mandibles, and a yellow tip.
Vocalization / CallAt breeding colonies, they produce various croaks, grunts, and whines during courtship and territorial displays. They are generally silent when at sea.
Primary Dietpiscivore
Primary Habitatscoastal
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeBreeds on several islands off New Zealand, including the Snares, Solander, and Chatham Islands. At sea, it forages widely in the Southern Ocean, primarily off New Zealand and Australia, extending into the South Pacific.
Identifying FeaturesGrey head and neck, White forehead and crown, Black bill with yellow stripes, Dark upperparts, white underparts, Pelagic seabird
Description
The Buller's Albatross is a medium-sized albatross characterized by its grey head, white underparts, and a distinctive black and yellow bill. It is a highly pelagic seabird, spending most of its life soaring over the open ocean and only returning to remote islands to breed.
