Cocos Booby
Sula brewsteri
Data DeficientAves · Suliformes · Sulidae
About
The Cocos booby, formerly known as Brewster's booby, is a species of booby in the family Sulidae. It was formerly considered a subspecies of brown booby, but it was split by the American Ornithological Society in 2024 due to morphological and behavioural differences. It is native to the east and central Pacific Ocean.
Fun Fact
It was formerly considered a subspecies of brown booby, but it was split by the American Ornithological Society in 2024 due to morphological and behavioural differences.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the East Pacific Ocean, breeding in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Mexico, French Overseas Territories, Colombia, and the United States.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance