Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross (Thalassarche carteri) — Endangered Aves

Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross

Thalassarche carteri

Conservation Status

Endangered

Aves · Procellariiformes · Diomedeidae

About

The Indian yellow-nosed albatross is a member of the albatross family, and is the smallest of the mollymawks. In 2004, BirdLife International split this species from the Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross; however Clements has not split it yet, and the SACC has not either, but recognises the need for a proposal.

Fun Fact

The Indian yellow-nosed albatross (Thalassarche carteri) is a member of the albatross family, and is the smallest of the mollymawks.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on fish, crustaceans and cephalopods.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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