Short-tailed Albatross vs Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Phoebastria albatrus compared with Thalassarche chlororhynchos
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Short-tailed Albatross | Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phoebastria albatrus | Thalassarche chlororhynchos |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 109.8 cm (43.2 in) | 93.0 cm (36.6 in) |
| Weight | 5955.5 g (210.07 oz) | 2295.0 g (80.95 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Short-tailed Albatross only
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross only
None
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Short-tailed Albatross
Endangered
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
About These Birds
Short-tailed Albatross
Short-tailed Albatross, 84–94 cm, wingspan 215–230 cm, was hunted nearly to extinction for feathers in the early 20th century. Now recovering (≈5,000 individuals) from a single colony on Torishima, Japan. White body with golden head, pink bill. Pelagic across North Pacific; Vulnerable but population growing.
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.