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Masked Booby
Sula dactylatra
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Least Concern
Envergure
82,4 cm
Poids
1811,8 g
Famille
Sulidae
Ordre
Suliformes
À propos
74–92 cm. White with black wingtips and tail; yellow bill; white orbital skin. Breeds tropical Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian ocean islands; the largest booby. Feeds on fish and squid by high plunge-dives. Often displaces other boobies at nest sites; aggressive.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 82,4 cm | 32.4 in |
| Poids | 1811,8 g | 63.91 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 38-49 days. Fledging: 109-151 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Famille | Sulidae (Gannets & Boobies) |
| Genus | Sula |
| Espèces | Sula dactylatra |
Distribution
Masked Booby has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Masked Booby endangered?
The Masked Booby has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Masked Booby nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 38-49 days. Fledging: 109-151 days.
How big is the Masked Booby?
The Masked Booby has a wingspan of 82.4 cm, weight of 1811.8 g.
What order and family does the Masked Booby belong to?
The Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Sulidae.
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