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Nazca Booby
Sula granti
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Least Concern
Wingspan
83.4 cm
Weight
1752.5 g
Family
Sulidae
Order
Suliformes
About
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 83.4 cm | 32.8 in |
| Weight | 1752.5 g | 61.82 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Sulidae (Gannets & Boobies) |
| Genus | Sula |
| Species | Sula granti |
Distribution
Nazca Booby has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Nazca Booby endangered?
The Nazca Booby has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Nazca Booby?
The Nazca Booby has a wingspan of 83.4 cm, weight of 1752.5 g.
What order and family does the Nazca Booby belong to?
The Nazca Booby (Sula granti) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Sulidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Sulidae family
Abbott's Booby
Papasula abbotti
Endangered
Australasian Gannet
Morus serrator
Least Concern
Blue-footed Booby
Sula nebouxii
Least Concern
Brown Booby
Sula leucogaster
Least Concern
Cape Gannet
Morus capensis
Endangered
Cocos Booby
Sula brewsteri
Not Evaluated
Masked Booby
Sula dactylatra
Least Concern
Northern Gannet
Morus bassanus
Least Concern