Brown Booby vs Blue-footed Booby
Sula leucogaster comparé à Sula nebouxii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Brown Booby | Blue-footed Booby |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Sula leucogaster | Sula nebouxii |
| Ordre | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Famille | Sulidae | Sulidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 77,7 cm (30.6 in) | 82,1 cm (32.3 in) |
| Poids | 1378,6750000000002 g (48.63 oz) | 1590,0 g (56.09 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Brown Booby
Least Concern
Blue-footed Booby
About These Birds
Brown Booby
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.
Blue-footed Booby
76–84 cm. Brown-and-white; vivid turquoise-blue feet diagnostic. Breeds Galapagos, Pacific coast of South and Central America. Uses elaborate sky-pointing displays with blue feet. Feeds on anchovies by plunge-diving; highly susceptible to El Niño food shortages.