Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross
Thalassarche carteri
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderProcellariiformes (Tubenoses)
- FamilyDiomedeidae (Albatrosses)
- GenusThalassarche (Mollymawks)
- SpeciesThalassarche carteri (Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross)
About the Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross
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.
Mollymawks are a type of albatross that belong to the family Diomedeidae of the order Procellariiformes, along with shearwaters, fulmars, storm petrels, and diving petrels. They share certain identifying features. They have nasal passages called naricorns attached to the upper bill. The bills of Procellariiformes are unique in that they are split into between seven and nine horny plates. They make a stomach oil made of wax esters and triglycerides that is stored in the proventriculus. This is used against predators and as an energy rich food source for chicks and for the adults during their long flights. They have a salt gland above the nasal passage. It helps desalinate their bodies, due to the high amount of ocean water that they imbibe. The type-specimen is a black-beaked juvenile, which has caused confusion over its status until recently... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross in iSimangaliso Wetland Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | iSimangaliso Wetland Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | Great Otway National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Flinders Chase | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 4 | Wilsons Promontory National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 5 | Booderee National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 6 | Garden Route National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 7 | Freycinet National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 8 | Ningaloo Marine Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 9 | Table Mountain National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross in iSimangaliso Wetland Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross sighting in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross in iSimangaliso Wetland Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross in iSimangaliso Wetland Park in our monthly data.