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Blue-footed Booby

Sula nebouxii

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Suliformes ›Family: Sulidae ›Genus: Sula

About

The blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) is a marine bird native to subtropical and tropical regions of the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is one of six species of the genus Sula – known as boobies. It is easily recognizable by its distinctive bright blue feet, which is a sexually selected trait. Males display their feet in an elaborate mating ritual by lifting them up and down while strutting before the female. The female is slightly larger than...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue-footed Booby?
The scientific name of Blue-footed Booby is Sula nebouxii.
What is the conservation status of Blue-footed Booby?
The Blue-footed Booby has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Blue-footed Booby belong to?
Blue-footed Booby belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Blue-footed Booby belong to?
Blue-footed Booby belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Blue-footed Booby belong to?
Blue-footed Booby belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Blue-footed Booby belong to?
Blue-footed Booby belongs to the order Suliformes.
What family does Blue-footed Booby belong to?
Blue-footed Booby belongs to the family Sulidae.
What genus does Blue-footed Booby belong to?
Blue-footed Booby belongs to the genus Sula.