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Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross
Thalassarche carteri
Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross (Thalassarche carteri) — Seabirds & Tubenoses of Oceans & Seabirds.
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The Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross (Thalassarche carteri) is a member of the Diomedeidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. Adults weigh 2.1 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Procellariiformes
- Family Diomedeidae Albatrosses
- Genus Thalassarche
- Species carteri
Where it lives
Prince Edward Is. (south of South Africa), Crozet Is. (south of Madagascar), Amsterdam, St. Paul and Kerguelen is. (southwest to southeastern Indian Ocean)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 2.1 kg
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Diomedeidae
- Order
- Procellariiformes
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
And is well suited to a life on and around water.
Migration
The Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
The Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross (Thalassarche carteri) belongs to the Diomedeidae family of the order Procellariiformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers IO Prince Edward Is. (s of South Africa), Crozet Is. (s of Madagascar), Amsterdam, St. Paul and Kerguelen is. (sw to se Indian Ocean).
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 2.1 kg, with a wing length of about 47.4 cm and a tail of around 18.3 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 35.3 million km² — a very large global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross?
The Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross is a very large bird that weighs around 2.1 kg.
Where does the Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross live?
The Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering IO Prince Edward Is. (s of South Africa), Crozet Is. (s of Madagascar), Amsterdam, St. Paul and Kerguelen is. (sw to se Indian Ocean).
What family does the Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross belong to?
The Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross (Thalassarche carteri) belongs to the Diomedeidae family, in the order Procellariiformes.
What does the Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross eat?
The Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross migrate?
The Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
Is the Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross's range?
The Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross has a mapped global range of about 35.3 million km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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