Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross vs Salvin's Albatross
Thalassarche chlororhynchos compared with Thalassarche salvini
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross | Salvin's Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thalassarche chlororhynchos | Thalassarche salvini |
| Order | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 93.0 cm (36.6 in) | 111.6 cm (43.9 in) |
| Weight | 2295.0 g (80.95 oz) | 3800.0 g (134.04 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Conservation Status
Endangered
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Vulnerable
Salvin's 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.
Salvin's Albatross
Salvin's Albatross, 90–95 cm, wingspan 256 cm, breeds only on the Bounty and Snares Islands of New Zealand. Grey head with darker cheeks, yellow-and-grey bill. Pelagic across the South Pacific; often encountered off the Pacific coast of South America. Near Threatened; subject to longline bycatch mortality.