Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross vs Grey-headed Albatross
Thalassarche chlororhynchos compared with Thalassarche chrysostoma
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross | Grey-headed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thalassarche chlororhynchos | Thalassarche chrysostoma |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 93.0 cm (36.6 in) | 103.6 cm (40.8 in) |
| Weight | 2295.0 g (80.95 oz) | 3614.0 g (127.48 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Endangered
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Endangered
Grey-headed Albatross
About These Birds
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.
Grey-headed Albatross
Grey-headed Albatross, 81 cm, wingspan 220 cm, breeds on South Georgia and other Southern Ocean islands. Grey head, black-and-yellow bill, white body. Holds record for fastest level bird flight — 127 km/h recorded. Endangered; declining due to longline bycatch. Circumnavigates the Southern Ocean when not breeding.