Shy Albatross vs Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Thalassarche cauta verglichen mit Thalassarche chlororhynchos
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Shy Albatross | Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Thalassarche cauta | Thalassarche chlororhynchos |
| Ordnung | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Familie | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Near Threatened | Endangered |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 113,2 cm (44.6 in) | 93,0 cm (36.6 in) |
| Gewicht | 4150,0 g (146.39 oz) | 2295,0 g (80.95 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
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Shy Albatross only
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross only
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Erhaltungsstatus
Near Threatened
Shy Albatross
Endangered
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
About These Birds
Shy Albatross
Shy Albatross, 90–99 cm, wingspan 220–256 cm, is the largest mollymawk, breeding only on three Tasmanian islands. White body, grey back, narrow black-and-yellow bill. Near Threatened; the most common albatross in Australian waters; affected by longline bycatch and periodic poor breeding seasons.
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.