Abbott's Booby
Papasula abbotti
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Endangered
Wingspan
88.5 cm
Weight
1540.0 g
Family
Sulidae
Order
Suliformes
About
79 cm. Largely white with black flight feathers and tail; pink bill; blue facial skin. Only booby nesting in trees. Breeds Christmas Island (Indian Ocean). Endangered; fewer than 6,000 pairs; threatened by phosphate mining and introduced yellow crazy ants. Ranges Indian and Pacific oceans.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 88.5 cm | 34.8 in |
| Weight | 1540.0 g | 54.32 oz |
Conservation Status
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 57 days. Fledging: 140-175 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Sulidae (Gannets & Boobies) |
| Genus | Papasula |
| Species | Papasula abbotti |
Distribution
Abbott's Booby has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Abbott's Booby endangered?
The Abbott's Booby has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Abbott's Booby nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 57 days. Fledging: 140-175 days.
How big is the Abbott's Booby?
The Abbott's Booby has a wingspan of 88.5 cm, weight of 1540.0 g.
What order and family does the Abbott's Booby belong to?
The Abbott's Booby (Papasula abbotti) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Sulidae.
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