Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross vs Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Thalassarche carteri compared with Thalassarche chlororhynchos
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross | Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thalassarche carteri | Thalassarche chlororhynchos |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 94.7 cm (37.3 in) | 93.0 cm (36.6 in) |
| Weight | 2515.0 g (88.71 oz) | 2295.0 g (80.95 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Endangered
Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross
Endangered
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
About These Birds
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.
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.