Red-footed Booby
Sula sula
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sula-sula"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) is a bird species in the family Sulidae (gannets & boobies), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 73.4 cm and a weight of 1.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 73.4 cm | 28.9 in |
| Weight | 1086.6 g | 38.33 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 43-49 days. Fledging: 91-139 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Sulidae (Gannets & Boobies) |
| Genus | Sula |
| Species | Sula sula |
Distribution
Red-footed Booby has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Sulidae family