Blue-footed Booby vs Red-footed Booby
Sula nebouxii مقارنةً بـ Sula sula
Side-by-Side Comparison
| السمة | Blue-footed Booby | Red-footed Booby |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم العلمي | Sula nebouxii | Sula sula |
| الرتبة | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| الفصيلة | Sulidae | Sulidae |
| حالة الحفاظ | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| الطول | — | — |
| طول الجناح | 82,1 cm (32.3 in) | 73,4 cm (28.9 in) |
| الوزن | 1590,0 g (56.09 oz) | 1086,6 g (38.33 oz) |
| النظام الغذائي | -- | -- |
| عدد البيض في الوضع | 1-3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
Blue-footed Booby
Least Concern
Red-footed Booby
About These Birds
Blue-footed Booby
76–84 cm. Brown-and-white; vivid turquoise-blue feet diagnostic. Breeds Galapagos, Pacific coast of South and Central America. Uses elaborate sky-pointing displays with blue feet. Feeds on anchovies by plunge-diving; highly susceptible to El Niño food shortages.
Red-footed Booby
66–77 cm, wingspan 91–101 cm. Smallest booby; dimorphic: white and brown morphs; always has bright red feet. Breeds on tropical islands worldwide across Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. Nest in trees or shrubs; feeds on flyingfish and squid by plunge-diving.