Cocos Booby vs Red-footed Booby
Sula brewsteri compared with Sula sula
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Cocos Booby | Red-footed Booby |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sula brewsteri | Sula sula |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Sulidae | Sulidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 73.4 cm (28.9 in) |
| Weight | 1285.4250000000002 g (45.34 oz) | 1086.6 g (38.33 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Cocos Booby
Least Concern
Red-footed Booby
About These Birds
Cocos Booby
76–84 cm. Brown and white booby restricted to Cocos Island and nearby east Pacific islands; sometimes treated as subspecies of Brown Booby. Plunge-dives for fish in productive eastern Pacific waters. Near Threatened; small breeding range; feeds on flying fish and anchovy.
Red-footed Booby
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.