Australasian Gannet vs Masked Booby
Morus serrator comparé à Sula dactylatra
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Australasian Gannet | Masked Booby |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Morus serrator | Sula dactylatra |
| Ordre | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Famille | Sulidae | Sulidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 92,2 cm (36.3 in) | 82,4 cm (32.4 in) |
| Poids | 2512,5 g (88.63 oz) | 1811,8 g (63.91 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Australasian Gannet
Least Concern
Masked Booby
About These Birds
Australasian Gannet
84–91 cm, wingspan 165–185 cm. White with black wingtips; yellow wash on head; grey-blue bill. Breeds SE Australia and New Zealand coasts; ranges throughout Australasian seas. Feeds on fish by plunge-diving from height. Closely related to Northern Gannet; declining at some colonies.
Masked Booby
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.