Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross vs Wandering Albatross
Thalassarche carteri comparé à Diomedea exulans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross | Wandering Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Thalassarche carteri | Diomedea exulans |
| Ordre | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Famille | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Statut de conservation | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | — | 117,0 cm (46.1 in) |
| Envergure | 94,7 cm (37.3 in) | 320,0 cm (126.0 in) |
| Poids | 2515,0 g (88.71 oz) | 9000,0 g (317.47 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | Squid, fish, and crustaceans caught from the ocean surface, often at night. Follows fishing vessels … |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Aucun(e)
Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross only
Aucun(e)
Wandering Albatross only
Wandering Albatross
Open ocean of the Southern Hemisphere. Breeds on remote sub-Antarctic islands. Spends years at sea between breeding attempts.
Song & Call Comparison
Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross
Wandering Albatross
At nesting colonies emits a loud braying 'waaah' and guttural grunts. Silent at sea for most of the year. Courtship involves ritualized mutual bill-clapping and moaning calls.
Geographic Range & Migration
Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross
Wandering Albatross
Southern Ocean circumpolar, breeding on South Georgia, Crozet, Kerguelen, and other sub-Antarctic islands.
Statut de conservation
Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross
Wandering Albatross
How to Tell Them Apart
Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross
Wandering Albatross
Adults are mostly white with black trailing edges to the wings. Juveniles are chocolate brown, whitening progressively over 5-10 years. Pink bill and pale feet.
Very large pink bill with a hooked tip and visible tubular nostrils
About These Birds
Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross
Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross, 71–81 cm, wingspan 180–200 cm, breeds on sub-Antarctic islands of the southern Indian Ocean including Amsterdam and St. Paul. Whiter head than Atlantic Yellow-nosed; similar yellow bill stripe. Endangered; affected by longline fishing across the Indian Ocean.
Wandering Albatross
The wandering albatross has the largest wingspan of any living bird, reaching up to 3.5 meters. These oceanic nomads can circumnavigate the globe, covering over 120,000 km per year using dynamic soaring with minimal wing flapping. Pairs mate for life and may live over 60 years.