Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross

Thalassarche carteri (Rothschild, 1903)

2.1 kgWeight

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

Busiest months: May–September · Most records: Australia, South Africa, New Zealand

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: May–September · Most records: Australia, South Africa, New Zealand

Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross has been recorded at 9 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic TripAustralia1,198 records
Long Reef Aquatic ReserveAustralia39 records
St Lucia – iMfolozi River mouthSouth Africa7 records

More places

Kaikoura – offshore – Albatross Encounter pelagicNew Zealand6 records
Table Mt. NP – Cape of Good HopeSouth Africa2 records
Wharf PointHeard & McDonald Islands1 record
Baie du MarinFrench Southern Territories1 record
iSimangaliso WP – Eastern ShoresSouth Africa1 record
St Lucia – iGwalagwala TrailSouth Africa1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Australia South Africa New Zealand French Southern Territories Heard & McDonald Islands

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Indian yellow-nosed albatross (Thalassarche carteri) 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.

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Questions

How big is the Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross?

The Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross weighs around 2.1 kg.

Where does the Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross live?

Its breeding range: Indian Ocean: Prince Edward Islands (south of South Africa), Crozet Islands (south of Madagascar), Amsterdam, St. Paul and Kerguelen islands (southwestern to southeastern Indian Ocean). It is most often recorded in Australia, South Africa and New Zealand.

When is the best time to see the Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in May, June, July, August and September (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross as Endangered.

What does the Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross eat?

Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.

What family is the Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross in?

It belongs to the family Albatrosses (Diomedeidae), order Procellariiformes.

At a glance

Weight: 2.1 kg
Diet: Fish, shrimp & shellfish
Lifestyle: On the water surface
Migration: Migratory
Conservation: Endangered

More measurements

Wing: 474 mm
Tail: 183 mm
Bill: 121 mm
Tarsus: 75 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Indian Ocean: Prince Edward Islands (south of South Africa), Crozet Islands (south of Madagascar), Amsterdam, St. Paul and Kerguelen islands (southwestern to southeastern Indian Ocean)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2