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Brown booby (Sula leucogaster) is a species of seabird commonly found in Puerto Rico and the North American regions. They have a black or dark brown-colored plumage and a contrasting white belly. Its beak is long and quite sharp. The color of its feet ranges from bright yellow to light pink and grey. Their scientific name is Sula leucogaster.
Here, we have many amazing and interesting brown booby bird facts that you will enjoy. Let's take a look at these facts and information, and if you enjoy these then, do read our red-footed booby facts and eared dove facts for more.
The brown booby (Sula leucogaster) is a species of sea bird.
The booby brown belongs to the class Aves. It is a species of sea bird.
The total population of brown booby birds is estimated to be lower than 500,000. Therefore, according to the IUCN Red List, these birds are enlisted as a Least Concern species.
Brown booby birds live in cliffs and hills near the sea. These birds are found in tropical and subtropical seawaters.
Brown booby bird has a wide range. These birds are found in the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Virgin Islands, and Pacific Coast. These birds are also seen in the Salton Sea river in North America. These birds build their nest on coral atolls and volcanic stack islands and even use them as breeding grounds.
Brown booby birds are monogamous birds. They are seen in pairs or flocks. These birds are especially spotted during their breeding season in pairs.
Brown booby (Sula leucogaster) can live up to 27 years and two months at maximum. Their average lifespan has not been measured till now.
Male brown booby uses methods like sky-pointing and parading to attract a female. During sky-pointing, the male stands up and looks towards the sky, and stretches its head as much as possible, and makes a unique whistling sound when the female approaches. Parading, on the other hand, is nothing special. The male walks in a different manner in which his body posture is unusually erect.
Females lay two eggs, but they only raise one chick after the fledgling stage. They keep the second egg as insurance in case the first chick is unable to survive. The incubation period is about 42 days, and they fledge in about 100 days.
According to the IUCN Red List, the brown booby birds are enlisted as a Least Concern species, meaning they are not facing any major threat other than sally lightfoot crabs or any other large seabird. Therefore, we need not worry about their conservation.
Brown booby birds' upper body is covered in black and dark brown plumage, and to this upper body color, they have a contrasting white belly. They have a long pointed beak which is quite sharp, and the color of their feet ranges from bright yellow, bluish yellow to light pink and gray.
These birds display sexual dimorphism. However, they can be distinguished easily as the males have a blue orbital ring around their eyes while females have a yellow orbital ring.
Brown booby is a cute bird that is found near cliffs and hills near the sea. It feeds on fish and crustaceans, and as per the studies performed on them, they are also harmless to humans.
Brown booby birds uses a variety of calls to communicate with each other. Males often use a series of soft whistles while the females make harsh quacking or honking sounds. The male's calls are longer, and they tend to sound harsher, while the females produce a sound known as a 'roar-call'. They use this to keep intruders away from their nest.
Hatchlings use a loud, raspy, repetitive 'craa-craaaa' sound for food calls.
A brown booby bird can grow up to 25.20-33.46 in (64-85 cm) long, and they appear almost as same as a northern gannet in size, but a northern gannet is bigger in size and is about 34–39 in (86.3-99 cm) in size.
Brown booby seabirds are powerful and agile fliers. They are agile because of their small size and can fly at a speed of 24.8 mph (40 kph). They can also glide swiftly.
Brown booby birds can weigh in the range of 2-4 lb (907.18-1814.37 g), but usually, they weigh around 2.8 lb (1270 g). Female birds are heavier and can weigh a little more than male birds.
The male and the female of this species do not have any separate names. However, they can be easily distinguished as males have blue orbital rings while females have yellow orbital rings. Females are also a bit larger than males.
Baby brown booby birds are called chicks or 'hatchlings'. They are ruthless, as the firstborn chick kicks off the second egg from the nest and its parents do nothing about it. They hatch in about 42 days and take about 100 days to fledge.
The brown booby bird (Sula leucogaster) mainly feeds on small fish. They also eat crustaceans like shrimps and prawns. In addition, they feed on fishes like flying fish, squirrelfish, and they even eat squids.
Brown booby is an aggressive bird. It makes a harsh sound to warn intruders about its territory, and it hops towards the intruder with their neck and head stretched forward to make them go away. If the intruder does not leave, it rattles its bill towards the intruder.
Brown booby birds live in a hot environment and build their nest on coral atolls and volcanic stack islands. They might get aggressive during the breeding season and attack you if they think of you as an intruder, so it is not advised to keep one as a pet. It is best if we allowed wild birds to be out in the wild.
The brown booby bird breeds from December to March on the central Pacific Coast. This is a North American bird, and its range is spread across the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic, Pacific, and the Indian Ocean.
When it gets the required amount of nutrients and vitamins, its feet remain deep blue or even purple-colored, and it looks very similar to a gannet.
They are known to mate for life and remain with a single partner for life.
The brown booby is a bird that has a wide range and originates from the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. They are also found living in Australia, North American regions, the Gulf of Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
They build their nest on tropical and sub-tropical islands. The nest is built either on the ground or on a cliff and is made in shallow depressions. These nests are built by females and are often lined with a large mound of twigs, grass, and debris.
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You can even occupy yourself at home by coloring in one of our free printable Brown Booby coloring pages.
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