Blue-footed Booby
Blue-footed Booby (<em>Sula nebouxii</em>) is a species of Gannets, Boobies (<em>Sulidae</em>) in the order Boobies, Cormorants and Frigatebirds.
Overview
Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii) is a species of Gannets, Boobies (Sulidae) in the order Boobies, Cormorants and Frigatebirds. A seabird famous for its vivid blue feet; performs a comical courtship dance showing off the feet; plunges from the air to catch fish; breeds on the Galapagos and Pacific coasts.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Sula; binomial: Sula nebouxii; authority: Milne-Edwards, 1882. Typical size: 80-85cm. Average lifespan: 15-20 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Pacific Ocean. Non-breeding range: to s California and c Peru.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
