Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross

Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross

Thalassarche chlororhynchos

Endangered
Flügelspannweite
93,0 cm
Gewicht
2295,0 g
Familie
Diomedeidae
Ordnung
Procellariiformes

The Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross (Thalassarche chlororhynchos) is a bird species in the family Diomedeidae (albatrosse), within the order Procellariiformes (albatrosse und sturmvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 93 cm and a weight of 2.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 93,0 cm 36.6 in
Gewicht 2295,0 g 80.95 oz

Erhaltungsstatus

Endangered
IUCN Red List

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Nest type: M. Incubation: 66 days. Fledging: 130 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Procellariiformes (Albatrosse und Sturmvögel)
Familie Diomedeidae (Albatrosse)
Genus Thalassarche
Arten Thalassarche chlororhynchos

Distribution

Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross has been recorded in 4 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross endangered?
The Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross nest?
Nest type: M. Incubation: 66 days. Fledging: 130 days.
How big is the Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross?
The Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross has a wingspan of 93.0 cm, weight of 2295.0 g.
What order and family does the Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross belong to?
The Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross (Thalassarche chlororhynchos) belongs to the order Procellariiformes and the family Diomedeidae.

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