Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross vs Black-browed Albatross
Thalassarche chlororhynchos compared with Thalassarche melanophris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross | Black-browed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thalassarche chlororhynchos | Thalassarche melanophris |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 93.0 cm (36.6 in) | 102.6 cm (40.4 in) |
| Weight | 2295.0 g (80.95 oz) | 3198.3333333333335 g (112.82 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross only
None
Black-browed Albatross only
Conservation Status
Endangered
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Least Concern
Black-browed 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.
Black-browed Albatross
Black-browed Albatross, 83–93 cm, wingspan 240 cm, is the most abundant albatross (~1.4 million individuals), breeding on South Georgia, Falklands, and sub-Antarctic islands. Bold black eyebrow and dark upperwing. Least Concern but declining. Circumnavigates Southern Ocean; regularly wanders to Northern Hemisphere.