Black-footed Albatross vs Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Phoebastria nigripes compared with Thalassarche chlororhynchos
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-footed Albatross | Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phoebastria nigripes | Thalassarche chlororhynchos |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 95.2 cm (37.5 in) | 93.0 cm (36.6 in) |
| Weight | 3180.0 g (112.17 oz) | 2295.0 g (80.95 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black-footed Albatross only
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross only
None
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Black-footed Albatross
Endangered
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
About These Birds
Black-footed Albatross
Black-footed Albatross, 68–74 cm, wingspan 193–213 cm, is the only dark-bodied albatross of the North Pacific. Brown-black overall with white around bill and under tail; black feet. Breeds on Hawaiian and Midway atolls; forages across the North Pacific. Near Threatened; threatened by longline bycatch and plastic ingestion.
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.