Nazca booby
Sula granti
The Nazca booby (Sula granti) is a large seabird of the booby family, Sulidae, native to the eastern Pacific.
About the Nazca booby
The Nazca booby (Sula granti) 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.
Fun Facts About Nazca booby
- 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.
- The adult is bright white with black and white wings, a black tail and a dark face mask.
- The Nazca booby (Sula granti) is a large seabird of the booby family, Sulidae, native to the eastern Pacific.
Conservation Status
The Nazca booby is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Pelecaniformes |
| Family | Sulidae |
| Genus | Sula |
| Species | Sula granti |
Range & Habitat
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