Masked Booby
Sula dactylatra
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sula-dactylatra"></birdfyi-bird>The Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra) is a bird species in the family Sulidae (gannets & boobies), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 82.4 cm and a weight of 1.8 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 82.4 cm | 32.4 in |
| 体重 | 1811.8 g | 63.91 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 38-49 days. Fledging: 109-151 days.
产卵数
1-2
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| 科 | Sulidae (Gannets & Boobies) |
| Genus | Sula |
| 物种 | Sula dactylatra |
Distribution
Masked Booby has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Sulidae family