Shy Albatross vs Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross

Thalassarche cauta comparé à Thalassarche chlororhynchos

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Shy Albatross Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Nom scientifique Thalassarche cauta Thalassarche chlororhynchos
Ordre Procellariiformes Procellariiformes
Famille Diomedeidae Diomedeidae
Statut de conservation Near Threatened Endangered
Longueur
Envergure 113,2 cm (44.6 in) 93,0 cm (36.6 in)
Poids 4150,0 g (146.39 oz) 2295,0 g (80.95 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

Shy Albatross only

Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

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.

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