Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Thalassarche chlororhynchos
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<birdfyi-bird slug="thalassarche-chlororhynchos"></birdfyi-bird>The Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross (Thalassarche chlororhynchos) is a bird species in the family Diomedeidae (albatrosses), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosses & petrels). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 93 cm and a weight of 2.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross, 71–81 cm, wingspan 180–200 cm, breeds on Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island. Slender yellow culminicorn on dark bill; grey head, white body. Forages across the South Atlantic. Endangered; bycatch in longline fisheries remains a major threat.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 93.0 cm | 36.6 in |
| Weight | 2295.0 g | 80.95 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: M. Incubation: 66 days. Fledging: 130 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Diomedeidae (Albatrosses) |
| Genus | Thalassarche |
| Species | Thalassarche chlororhynchos |
Distribution
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Diomedeidae family