Australasian Gannet vs Peruvian Booby
Morus serrator comparé à Sula variegata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Australasian Gannet | Peruvian Booby |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Morus serrator | Sula variegata |
| Ordre | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Famille | Sulidae | Sulidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 92,2 cm (36.3 in) | 74,1 cm (29.2 in) |
| Poids | 2512,5 g (88.63 oz) | 1406,25 g (49.60 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Australasian Gannet
Least Concern
Peruvian 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.
Peruvian Booby
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.