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Brown Booby
Sula leucogaster
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Least Concern
Envergadura
77,7 cm
Peso
1378,6750000000002 g
Familia
Sulidae
Orden
Suliformes
Acerca de
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 77,7 cm | 30.6 in |
| Peso | 1378,6750000000002 g | 48.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 40-47 days. Fledging: 95-120 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Suliformes (Piqueros y Cormoranes) |
| Familia | Sulidae (Alcatraces y Piqueros) |
| Genus | Sula |
| Especies | Sula leucogaster |
Distribution
Brown Booby has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Brown Booby endangered?
The Brown Booby has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Brown Booby nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 40-47 days. Fledging: 95-120 days.
How big is the Brown Booby?
The Brown Booby has a wingspan of 77.7 cm, weight of 1378.6750000000002 g.
What order and family does the Brown Booby belong to?
The Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Sulidae.
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