Antipodean Albatross vs Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Diomedea antipodensis compared with Thalassarche chlororhynchos
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Antipodean Albatross | Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea antipodensis | Thalassarche chlororhynchos |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 125.7 cm (49.5 in) | 93.0 cm (36.6 in) |
| Weight | 6500.0 g (229.28 oz) | 2295.0 g (80.95 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Antipodean Albatross only
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross only
None
Conservation Status
Endangered
Antipodean Albatross
Endangered
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
About These Birds
Antipodean Albatross
Antipodean Albatross, 100–117 cm, wingspan 250–320 cm, breeds on Antipodes and Campbell Islands south of New Zealand. Males are whiter than females; brown-mantled in younger birds. Circumnavigates the Southern Ocean. Endangered; declining due to longline bycatch, plastic ingestion, and climate effects.
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
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.