
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
The Indian yellow-nosed albatross (Thalassarche carteri) is a member of the albatross family, and is the smallest of the mollymawks.
Species insights
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
46 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Stays that give back
Across the Eastern Cape
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross recorded here
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross recorded here
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross recorded here
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross recorded here
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross recorded here
Birder friendly
Birder friendly
Birder friendly
Birder friendly
Forests, lagoons, and Knysna's sheltered bay
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When and where to find the Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Hosts have recorded the Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross at stays in or beside Addo Elephant National Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Endangered
Species
Thalassarche carteri
Records
46
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross in Eastern Cape?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross at stays in or beside Addo Elephant National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross in South Africa?
The Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross is most recorded in Western Cape (50% of records), Eastern Cape (30% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (20% of records), based on 46 iNaturalist observations. 5 places to stay on Spekboom in Eastern Cape have recorded the Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross?
The Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross (Thalassarche carteri) is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Atlantic 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.

























