Australasian Gannet vs Red-footed Booby
Morus serrator compared with Sula sula
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Australasian Gannet | Red-footed Booby |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Morus serrator | Sula sula |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Sulidae | Sulidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 92.2 cm (36.3 in) | 73.4 cm (28.9 in) |
| Weight | 2512.5 g (88.63 oz) | 1086.6 g (38.33 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Australasian Gannet
Least Concern
Red-footed 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.
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.