Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross vs Campbell Albatross
Thalassarche carteri compared with Thalassarche impavida
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross | Campbell Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thalassarche carteri | Thalassarche impavida |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 94.7 cm (37.3 in) | 99.8 cm (39.3 in) |
| Weight | 2515.0 g (88.71 oz) | 2975.0 g (104.94 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross
Vulnerable
Campbell 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.
Campbell Albatross
Campbell Albatross, 88 cm, wingspan 220 cm, breeds only on Campbell Island south of New Zealand. Very similar to Black-browed Albatross; distinguished by a pale yellow iris (Black-browed has dark iris). Pelagic across the South Pacific. Near Threatened; affected by longline bycatch.