Brown Booby
Brown Booby (<em>Sula leucogaster</em>) is a species of Gannets, Boobies (<em>Sulidae</em>) in the order Boobies, Cormorants and Frigatebirds.
Overview
Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster) is a species of Gannets, Boobies (Sulidae) in the order Boobies, Cormorants and Frigatebirds. A chocolate-brown seabird with a white belly and yellow bill; a strong plunge-diver feeding on flying fish and squid; nests on remote islands and atolls.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Sula; binomial: Sula leucogaster; authority: (Boddaert, 1783). Typical size: 70-80cm. Average lifespan: 15-25 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: tropical oceans. Non-breeding range: inshore.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
