Amsterdam Albatross vs Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross
Diomedea amsterdamensis compared with Thalassarche carteri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Amsterdam Albatross | Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea amsterdamensis | Thalassarche carteri |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 127.3 cm (50.1 in) | 94.7 cm (37.3 in) |
| Weight | 6466.666666666667 g (228.11 oz) | 2515.0 g (88.71 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Amsterdam Albatross
Endangered
Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross
About These Birds
Amsterdam Albatross
Amsterdam Albatross, 100–110 cm, is Critically Endangered with fewer than 100 breeding pairs, restricted to Amsterdam Island in the southern Indian Ocean. Closely related to Antipodean Albatross. Pelagic across Indian Ocean. Threatened by longline fishing, disease, and the tiny, isolated population size.
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.