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Peruvian Booby

Sula variegata

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
74,1 cm
Berat
1406,25 g
Famili
Sulidae
Ordo
Suliformes

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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Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 74,1 cm 29.2 in
Berat 1406,25 g 49.60 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

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

Ukuran Sarang

1-4

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants)
Famili Sulidae (Gannets & Boobies)
Genus Sula
Spesies Sula variegata

Distribution

Peruvian Booby has been recorded in 3 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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