Peruvian booby
Sula variegata
The Peruvian booby (Sula variegata) is an endemic bird of the Peruvian current, and an important predator of the marine community to which it belongs.
About the Peruvian booby
The Peruvian booby (Sula variegata) is an endemic bird of the Peruvian current, and an important predator of the marine community to which it belongs. Its distribution is much less widespread than other closely related booby species. It is the most abundant seabird species that inhabits the Peruvian coast and the second most important guano-producing seabird. During the mid-twentieth century, the Peruvian booby population reached 3 million birds.
Fun Facts About Peruvian booby
- During the mid-twentieth century, the Peruvian booby population reached 3 million birds.
- The Peruvian booby (Sula variegata) is an endemic bird of the Peruvian current, and an important predator of the marine community to which it belongs.
- It is the most abundant seabird species that inhabits the Peruvian coast and the second most important guano-producing seabird.
Conservation Status
The Peruvian 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 variegata |
Range & Habitat
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