About the Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes |
| Family | Albatrosses (Diomedeidae) |
| Species | Thalassarche carteri |
| Species Codes | yenalb3, YNAL, IYNA, IYNM |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross belong to?
The Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross (Thalassarche carteri) belongs to the Albatrosses family (Diomedeidae), in the order Procellariiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross?
The Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross?
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...
Where can I report a Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross sighting?
You can log sightings of Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yenalb3, or on iNaturalist.
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