Nazca Booby vs Blue-footed Booby
Sula granti compared with Sula nebouxii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Nazca Booby | Blue-footed Booby |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sula granti | Sula nebouxii |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Sulidae | Sulidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 83.4 cm (32.8 in) | 82.1 cm (32.3 in) |
| Weight | 1752.5 g (61.82 oz) | 1590.0 g (56.09 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Nazca Booby
Least Concern
Blue-footed Booby
About These Birds
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.
Blue-footed Booby
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.