Cape Gannet vs Brown Booby
Morus capensis compared with Sula leucogaster
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Cape Gannet | Brown Booby |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Morus capensis | Sula leucogaster |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Sulidae | Sulidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 90.0 cm (35.4 in) | 77.7 cm (30.6 in) |
| Weight | 2592.6666666666665 g (91.45 oz) | 1378.6750000000002 g (48.63 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Cape Gannet
Least Concern
Brown Booby
About These Birds
Cape Gannet
84–94 cm, wingspan 171 cm. White with black wingtips; yellow-buff head; blue-grey bill. Breeds only on islands off South Africa and Namibia in the Benguela upwelling. Endangered; dramatic decline due to food competition with purse-seine fisheries. Plunge-dives for anchovy.
Brown Booby
64–74 cm. Dark brown above; white belly and undertail; yellowish bill. The most widespread booby; breeds pantropically on islands worldwide. Feeds on fish and squid near land by plunge-diving; often follows ships. Ground or bush nester; aggressive and bold near colonies.