Tristan Albatross vs Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross
Diomedea dabbenena compared with Thalassarche carteri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tristan Albatross | Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea dabbenena | Thalassarche carteri |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 127.3 cm (50.1 in) | 94.7 cm (37.3 in) |
| Weight | 7100.0 g (250.45 oz) | 2515.0 g (88.71 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Tristan Albatross
Endangered
Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross
About These Birds
Tristan Albatross
Tristan Albatross, 100–110 cm, wingspan 250–300 cm, breeds only on Gough Island in the South Atlantic — one of the world's most isolated islands. Critically Endangered; mouse predation on eggs and chicks is causing severe decline. Pelagic across the South Atlantic; piscivore and squid feeder.
Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross
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.