Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross (Thalassarche chlororhynchos)

Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross, close-up of side of head
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Status:  The Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List 2004 and as Vulnerable on the Action Plan for Australian Birds.

Description

A relatively small albatross, the Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross is named after the yellow streak ending in a pink tip along the top of the bill. The head is grey with a white cap, and the upperparts are blackish-grey. There is a white ring around the neck and this white colouration extends across the underside. The underwings are white, and are tipped with a narrow black edge. The sexes are alike, but juveniles have an entirely white head and black bill.

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Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross - overview
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Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross incubating eggs
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