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Masked Booby

Sula dactylatra

Least Concern
날개 폭
82.4 cm
체중
1811.8 g
Sulidae
Suliformes

소개

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 82.4 cm 32.4 in
체중 1811.8 g 63.91 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 38-49 days. Fledging: 109-151 days.

산란 수

1-2

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants)
Sulidae (Gannets & Boobies)
Genus Sula
Sula dactylatra

Distribution

Masked Booby has been recorded in 4 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

Is the Masked Booby endangered?
The Masked Booby has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Masked Booby nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 38-49 days. Fledging: 109-151 days.
How big is the Masked Booby?
The Masked Booby has a wingspan of 82.4 cm, weight of 1811.8 g.
What order and family does the Masked Booby belong to?
The Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Sulidae.

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