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Peruvian Booby

Sula variegata

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
74.1 cm
वजन
1406.25 g
कुल
Sulidae
गण
Suliformes

के बारे में

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
पंखों का फैलाव 74.1 cm 29.2 in
वजन 1406.25 g 49.60 oz

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: M,NO. Incubation: 42 days. Fledging: 78-105 days.

अंडों की संख्या

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वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants)
कुल Sulidae (Gannets & Boobies)
Genus Sula
प्रजातियां Sula variegata

Distribution

Peruvian Booby has been recorded in 3 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Is the Peruvian Booby endangered?
The Peruvian Booby has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Peruvian Booby nest?
Nest type: M,NO. Incubation: 42 days. Fledging: 78-105 days.
How big is the Peruvian Booby?
The Peruvian Booby has a wingspan of 74.1 cm, weight of 1406.25 g.
What order and family does the Peruvian Booby belong to?
The Peruvian Booby (Sula variegata) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Sulidae.

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