About the Cocos Booby
The Cocos Booby (Sula brewsteri) is a species of bird in the Boobies and Gannets family (Sulidae), within the order Suliformes. This family contains 11 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code cocboo1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes |
| Family | Boobies and Gannets (Sulidae) |
| Species | Sula brewsteri |
| Species Codes | cocboo1, COBO, BRBO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cocos Booby belong to?
The Cocos Booby (Sula brewsteri) belongs to the Boobies and Gannets family (Sulidae), in the order Suliformes.
How can I identify the Cocos Booby?
The Cocos Booby is a member of the Boobies and Gannets family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Cocos Booby sighting?
You can log sightings of Cocos Booby on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cocboo1, or on iNaturalist.