Light-mantled Albatross vs Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Phoebetria palpebrata compared with Thalassarche chlororhynchos
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Light-mantled Albatross | Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phoebetria palpebrata | Thalassarche chlororhynchos |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 104.8 cm (41.3 in) | 93.0 cm (36.6 in) |
| Weight | 3155.0 g (111.29 oz) | 2295.0 g (80.95 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Light-mantled Albatross only
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross only
None
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Light-mantled Albatross
Endangered
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
About These Birds
Light-mantled Albatross
Light-mantled Albatross, 79–89 cm, wingspan 183–218 cm, is perhaps the most graceful albatross: dark chocolate head and wings contrasting with pale grey body and back. Breeds on New Zealand sub-Antarctic islands and other Southern Ocean islands. Soars effortlessly in storm winds. Near Threatened.
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.