Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross [Thalassarche chlororhynchos]
Description
The Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross is a large seabird species found in the Southern Atlantic Ocean, particularly around the Tristan da Cunha islands. It is characterized by its slate-grey upperparts and white underparts. The bird's bill is black with a yellow top ridge. It feeds primarily on squid and fish. This species is known for its long-distance foraging trips and monogamous breeding behavior.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Birds
Aves
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| Order |
Albatrosses, Petrels, and Shearwaters
Procellariiformes
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| Family |
Albatrosses
Diomedeidae
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| Genus |
Yellow-nosed Albatross
Thalassarche
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