Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross vs Grey-headed Albatross
Thalassarche chlororhynchos comparado com Thalassarche chrysostoma
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross | Grey-headed Albatross |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Thalassarche chlororhynchos | Thalassarche chrysostoma |
| Ordem | Procellariiformes | Procellariiformes |
| Família | Diomedeidae | Diomedeidae |
| Estado de conservação | Endangered | Endangered |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 93,0 cm (36.6 in) | 103,6 cm (40.8 in) |
| Peso | 2295,0 g (80.95 oz) | 3614,0 g (127.48 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Estado de conservação
Endangered
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Endangered
Grey-headed 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.
Grey-headed Albatross
Grey-headed Albatross, 81 cm, wingspan 220 cm, breeds on South Georgia and other Southern Ocean islands. Grey head, black-and-yellow bill, white body. Holds record for fastest level bird flight — 127 km/h recorded. Endangered; declining due to longline bycatch. Circumnavigates the Southern Ocean when not breeding.