Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross
NameIndian Yellow-nosed Albatross
Common NameIndian Yellow-nosed Albatross
Scientific NameThalassarche carteri
FamilyDiomedeidae
Wingspan (cm)198
Length (cm)76
Weight (g)2750
Plumage DetailsAdults have a white head, neck, and underparts, contrasting with a dark grey back, upperwings, and tail. The bill is black with a prominent yellow stripe along the culmen and a pinkish tip.
Vocalization / CallAt breeding colonies, they produce a variety of squawks, grunts, and groans. They are generally silent when at sea.
Primary Dietpiscivore
Primary Habitatscoastal
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeBreeds on islands in the southern Indian Ocean, including the Prince Edward Islands, Crozet Islands, Kerguelen Islands, Amsterdam Island, and St. Paul Island. It forages widely across the Indian Ocean.
Identifying FeaturesBlack bill with yellow culmen stripe, Pinkish bill tip, White head and body, Dark grey back and upperwings, Medium-sized albatross
Description
The Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross is a medium-sized albatross characterized by its distinctive bill. It spends most of its life foraging over the open ocean, returning to remote islands only to breed. This species is known for its graceful flight over the waves.
