Peruvian Booby
Sula variegata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sula-variegata"></birdfyi-bird>The Peruvian Booby (Sula variegata) is a bird species in the family Sulidae (gannets & boobies), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 74.1 cm and a weight of 1.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 74,1 cm | 29.2 in |
| Poids | 1406,25 g | 49.60 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: M,NO. Incubation: 42 days. Fledging: 78-105 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Famille | Sulidae (Gannets & Boobies) |
| Genus | Sula |
| Espèces | Sula variegata |
Distribution
Peruvian Booby has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Sulidae family