Laysan Albatross vs Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Phoebastria immutabilis compared with Thalassarche chlororhynchos
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Laysan Albatross | Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phoebastria immutabilis | Thalassarche chlororhynchos |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 94.9 cm (37.4 in) | 93.0 cm (36.6 in) |
| Weight | 2983.3333333333335 g (105.23 oz) | 2295.0 g (80.95 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Laysan Albatross
Endangered
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
About These Birds
Laysan Albatross
Laysan Albatross, 79–81 cm, wingspan 195–203 cm, breeds mainly at Midway Atoll in the North Pacific; the world's largest colony. White body, dark back and upperwing, pink bill. Long-lived; a female named Wisdom, over 70 years old, still breeds. Threatened by lead paint ingestion, plastic, and longline bycatch.
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.