Blue-footed Booby vs Red-footed Booby
Sula nebouxii в сравнении с Sula sula
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Blue-footed Booby | Red-footed Booby |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Sula nebouxii | Sula sula |
| Отряд | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Семейство | Sulidae | Sulidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 82,1 cm (32.3 in) | 73,4 cm (28.9 in) |
| Масса | 1590,0 g (56.09 oz) | 1086,6 g (38.33 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1-3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Blue-footed Booby
Least Concern
Red-footed Booby
About These Birds
Blue-footed Booby
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.
Red-footed Booby
66–77 cm, wingspan 91–101 cm. Smallest booby; dimorphic: white and brown morphs; always has bright red feet. Breeds on tropical islands worldwide across Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. Nest in trees or shrubs; feeds on flyingfish and squid by plunge-diving.