About the Brown Booby
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes |
| Family | Boobies and Gannets (Sulidae) |
| Species | Sula leucogaster |
| Species Codes | brnboo, BRBO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown Booby belong to?
The Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster) belongs to the Boobies and Gannets family (Sulidae), in the order Suliformes.
How can I identify the Brown Booby?
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. Flo...
Where can I report a Brown Booby sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown Booby on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brnboo, or on iNaturalist.
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