Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross
Thalassarche carteri
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Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross, 71–81 cm, wingspan 180–200 cm, breeds on sub-Antarctic islands of the southern Indian Ocean including Amsterdam and St. Paul. Whiter head than Atlantic Yellow-nosed; similar yellow bill stripe. Endangered; affected by longline fishing across the Indian Ocean.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 94.7 cm | 37.3 in |
| Weight | 2515.0 g | 88.71 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: M. Incubation: 71 days. Fledging: 115 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Diomedeidae (Albatrosses) |
| Genus | Thalassarche |
| Species | Thalassarche carteri |
Distribution
Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross has been recorded in 1 countries.
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