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Brown Booby

Sula leucogaster

Least Concern
طول الجناح
77,7 cm
الوزن
1378,6750000000002 g
الفصيلة
Sulidae
الرتبة
Suliformes

حول

64–74 cm. Dark brown above; white belly and undertail; yellowish bill. The most widespread booby; breeds pantropically on islands worldwide. Feeds on fish and squid near land by plunge-diving; often follows ships. Ground or bush nester; aggressive and bold near colonies.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 77,7 cm 30.6 in
الوزن 1378,6750000000002 g 48.63 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 40-47 days. Fledging: 95-120 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

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التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants)
الفصيلة Sulidae (Gannets & Boobies)
Genus Sula
الأنواع Sula leucogaster

Distribution

Brown Booby has been recorded in 7 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Brown Booby endangered?
The Brown Booby has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Brown Booby nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 40-47 days. Fledging: 95-120 days.
How big is the Brown Booby?
The Brown Booby has a wingspan of 77.7 cm, weight of 1378.6750000000002 g.
What order and family does the Brown Booby belong to?
The Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Sulidae.

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