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Peruvian Booby

Sula variegata

Least Concern
طول الجناح
74,1 cm
الوزن
1406,25 g
الفصيلة
Sulidae
الرتبة
Suliformes

حول

74 cm. Dark brown above; white below; blue-grey bill and feet. Breeds on Humboldt Current islands of Peru and Chile; highly abundant. Feeds on anchovy in the Benguela-like upwelling; one of the most productive seabird fisheries. Population crashes severely during El Niño.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 74,1 cm 29.2 in
الوزن 1406,25 g 49.60 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: M,NO. Incubation: 42 days. Fledging: 78-105 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 variegata

Distribution

Peruvian Booby has been recorded in 3 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Peruvian Booby endangered?
The Peruvian Booby has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Peruvian Booby nest?
Nest type: M,NO. Incubation: 42 days. Fledging: 78-105 days.
How big is the Peruvian Booby?
The Peruvian Booby has a wingspan of 74.1 cm, weight of 1406.25 g.
What order and family does the Peruvian Booby belong to?
The Peruvian Booby (Sula variegata) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Sulidae.

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