Masked Booby

Overview

Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra) is a species of Gannets, Boobies (Sulidae) in the order Boobies, Cormorants and Frigatebirds. A large white booby with a black mask and yellow bill; nests on remote tropical islands; plunge-dives from great height for flying fish and squid.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Sula; binomial: Sula dactylatra; authority: Lesson, RP, 1831. Typical size: 75-85cm. Average lifespan: 15-25 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: tropical oceans.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.