Brown Booby
Sula leucogaster
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Suliformes · Sulidae
About
The brown booby is a large seabird in the booby and gannet family Sulidae, of which it is one of the most common and widespread species. It has a pantropical range, which overlaps with that of other booby species. The gregarious brown booby commutes and forages at low height over inshore waters. Flocks plunge-dive to take small fish, especially when these are driven near the surface by their predators. They nest only on the ground, and roost on solid objects rather than the water surface.
Fun Fact
Female boobies reach about 80 centimetres (31 in) in length; their wingspans measure up to 150 cm (4.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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