Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
NameAtlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Common NameAtlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Scientific NameThalassarche chlororhynchos
FamilyDiomedeidae
Wingspan (cm)190
Length (cm)78
Weight (g)2750
Plumage DetailsAdults have a white head, neck, rump, and underparts. The mantle, back, and upperwings are dark greyish-black, contrasting sharply with the white body. The bill is black with a bright yellow stripe along the top (culmen) and a pinkish-orange tip, often accompanied by a dark smudge in front of the eye.
Vocalization / CallGenerally silent at sea, but at breeding colonies, they produce a range of harsh croaks, grunts, braying sounds, and bill-clapping during courtship displays and territorial interactions.
Primary Dietpiscivore
Primary Habitatscoastal
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeBreeds on islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, primarily Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island. It forages widely across the South Atlantic, extending into the Indian Ocean.
Identifying FeaturesYellow stripe on black bill, Dark smudge in front of eye, White head and underparts contrasting with dark upperparts, Medium size for an albatross
Description
The Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross is a medium-sized albatross characterized by its distinctive black bill with a prominent yellow stripe along the culmen. This pelagic seabird spends most of its life soaring over the open ocean, returning to remote islands only for breeding.
