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Peruvian Booby
Sula variegata
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Least Concern
Envergadura
74,1 cm
Peso
1406,25 g
Familia
Sulidae
Orden
Suliformes
Acerca de
74 cm. Dark brown above; white below; blue-grey bill and feet. Breeds on Humboldt Current islands of Peru and Chile; highly abundant. Feeds on anchovy in the Benguela-like upwelling; one of the most productive seabird fisheries. Population crashes severely during El Niño.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 74,1 cm | 29.2 in |
| Peso | 1406,25 g | 49.60 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: M,NO. Incubation: 42 days. Fledging: 78-105 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Suliformes (Piqueros y Cormoranes) |
| Familia | Sulidae (Alcatraces y Piqueros) |
| Genus | Sula |
| Especies | Sula variegata |
Distribution
Peruvian Booby has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Peruvian Booby endangered?
The Peruvian Booby has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Peruvian Booby nest?
Nest type: M,NO. Incubation: 42 days. Fledging: 78-105 days.
How big is the Peruvian Booby?
The Peruvian Booby has a wingspan of 74.1 cm, weight of 1406.25 g.
What order and family does the Peruvian Booby belong to?
The Peruvian Booby (Sula variegata) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Sulidae.
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