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Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross
Breeding pairs remaining in the world: 26,600 - 40,600
Where do they breed?: Tristan da Cunha archipelago (South Atlantic Ocean)
Wingspan: 180-200 cm
Length (beak to tail): 71-82 cm
Average lifespan: Up to 30 years
Scientific name:Thalassarche chlororhynchos
Threat level: Endangered
Why they need your help
The main threat facing this albatross is from the longline and trawl fisheries they encounter as they roam the South Atlantic looking for food.
They are one of the most frequently killed species off the Brazilian and South African coasts. It is estimated that 900 birds a year are killed off the coast of south-east Brazil alone.
The harvest of chicks and adults is now illegal, while poaching is probably rare and not affecting this species - a good piece of news for a bird that has such a small breeding range.