Australasian Gannet vs Nazca Booby
Morus serrator compared with Sula granti
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Australasian Gannet | Nazca Booby |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Morus serrator | Sula granti |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Sulidae | Sulidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 92.2 cm (36.3 in) | 83.4 cm (32.8 in) |
| Weight | 2512.5 g (88.63 oz) | 1752.5 g (61.82 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Australasian Gannet
Least Concern
Nazca Booby
About These Birds
Australasian Gannet
84–91 cm, wingspan 165–185 cm. White with black wingtips; yellow wash on head; grey-blue bill. Breeds SE Australia and New Zealand coasts; ranges throughout Australasian seas. Feeds on fish by plunge-diving from height. Closely related to Northern Gannet; declining at some colonies.
Nazca Booby
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.