Antipodean Albatross vs Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross
Diomedea antipodensis compared with Thalassarche carteri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Antipodean Albatross | Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diomedea antipodensis | Thalassarche carteri |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 125.7 cm (49.5 in) | 94.7 cm (37.3 in) |
| Weight | 6500.0 g (229.28 oz) | 2515.0 g (88.71 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Antipodean Albatross
Endangered
Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross
About These Birds
Antipodean Albatross
Antipodean Albatross, 100–117 cm, wingspan 250–320 cm, breeds on Antipodes and Campbell Islands south of New Zealand. Males are whiter than females; brown-mantled in younger birds. Circumnavigates the Southern Ocean. Endangered; declining due to longline bycatch, plastic ingestion, and climate effects.
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.