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Blue-footed Booby
Sula nebouxii
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Least Concern
Wingspan
82.1 cm
Weight
1590.0 g
Family
Sulidae
Order
Suliformes
About
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 82.1 cm | 32.3 in |
| Weight | 1590.0 g | 56.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 41 days. Fledging: 102 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Sulidae (Gannets & Boobies) |
| Genus | Sula |
| Species | Sula nebouxii |
Distribution
Blue-footed Booby has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Blue-footed Booby endangered?
The Blue-footed Booby has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue-footed Booby nest?
Incubation: 41 days. Fledging: 102 days.
How big is the Blue-footed Booby?
The Blue-footed Booby has a wingspan of 82.1 cm, weight of 1590.0 g.
What order and family does the Blue-footed Booby belong to?
The Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Sulidae.
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