About the Nazca Booby
The Nazca booby is a large seabird of the booby family, Sulidae, native to the eastern Pacific. First described by Walter Rothschild in 1902, it was long considered a subspecies of the masked booby until recognised as distinct genetically and behaviorally in 2002. It has a typical sulid body shape, with a long pointed orange-yellow bill, long neck, aerodynamic body, long slender wings and pointed tail. The adult is bright white with black and white wings, a black tail and a dark face mask.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes |
| Family | Boobies and Gannets (Sulidae) |
| Species | Sula granti |
| Species Codes | nazboo1, NABO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Nazca Booby belong to?
The Nazca Booby (Sula granti) belongs to the Boobies and Gannets family (Sulidae), in the order Suliformes.
How can I identify the Nazca Booby?
The Nazca booby is a large seabird of the booby family, Sulidae, native to the eastern Pacific. First described by Walter Rothschild in 1902, it was long considered a subspecies of the masked booby until recognised as distinct genetically and behaviorally in 2002. It has a typical sulid body shape, ...
Where can I report a Nazca Booby sighting?
You can log sightings of Nazca Booby on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nazboo1, or on iNaturalist.
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