Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross vs Chatham Albatross
Thalassarche chlororhynchos compared with Thalassarche eremita
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross | Chatham Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thalassarche chlororhynchos | Thalassarche eremita |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 93.0 cm (36.6 in) | 108.4 cm (42.7 in) |
| Weight | 2295.0 g (80.95 oz) | 3825.0 g (134.92 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Endangered
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Vulnerable
Chatham 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.
Chatham Albatross
Chatham Albatross, 90 cm, wingspan 220 cm, is Vulnerable and breeds only on The Pyramid, a single rocky stack in the Chatham Islands. Yellow bill with dark tip, grey head. Very restricted breeding range; pelagic across the South Pacific. Threatened by longline bycatch and the vulnerability of one tiny colony.