Blue-footed Booby
Sula nebouxii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sula-nebouxii"></birdfyi-bird>The Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii) is a bird species in the family Sulidae (gannets & boobies), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 82.1 cm and a weight of 1.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 82,1 cm | 32.3 in |
| Peso | 1590,0 g | 56.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Incubation: 41 days. Fledging: 102 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-3
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Família | Sulidae (Gannets & Boobies) |
| Genus | Sula |
| Espécies | Sula nebouxii |
Distribution
Blue-footed Booby has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Sulidae family