Masked Booby vs Nazca Booby
Sula dactylatra مقارنةً بـ Sula granti
Side-by-Side Comparison
| السمة | Masked Booby | Nazca Booby |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم العلمي | Sula dactylatra | Sula granti |
| الرتبة | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| الفصيلة | Sulidae | Sulidae |
| حالة الحفاظ | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| الطول | — | — |
| طول الجناح | 82,4 cm (32.4 in) | 83,4 cm (32.8 in) |
| الوزن | 1811,8 g (63.91 oz) | 1752,5 g (61.82 oz) |
| النظام الغذائي | -- | -- |
| عدد البيض في الوضع | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
Masked Booby
Least Concern
Nazca Booby
About These Birds
Masked Booby
74–92 cm. White with black wingtips and tail; yellow bill; white orbital skin. Breeds tropical Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian ocean islands; the largest booby. Feeds on fish and squid by high plunge-dives. Often displaces other boobies at nest sites; aggressive.
Nazca Booby
81–92 cm. White with black wingtips; orange-yellow bill; orange orbital ring; grey feet. Breeds Galapagos Islands and Malpelo Island. Similar to Masked Booby; distinguished by bill colour and range. Feeds on flyingfish and squid; spectacular aerial plunge-dives.