Brown Booby
Sula leucogaster
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sula-leucogaster"></birdfyi-bird>The Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster) is a bird species in the family Sulidae (gannets & boobies), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 77.7 cm and a weight of 1.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 77,7 cm | 30.6 in |
| Poids | 1378,6750000000002 g | 48.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 40-47 days. Fledging: 95-120 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Famille | Sulidae (Gannets & Boobies) |
| Genus | Sula |
| Espèces | Sula leucogaster |
Distribution
Brown Booby has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Sulidae family