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Cocos Booby

Sula brewsteri

Taxonomy

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

About

The Cocos booby (Sula brewsteri), formerly known as Brewster's booby, is a species of booby in the family Sulidae. It was formerly considered a subspecies of Brown booby, but it was split by the American Ornithological Society in 2024 due to morphological and behavioural differences. It is native to the east and central Pacific Ocean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cocos Booby?
The scientific name of Cocos Booby is Sula brewsteri.
What kingdom does Cocos Booby belong to?
Cocos Booby belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Cocos Booby belong to?
Cocos Booby belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Cocos Booby belong to?
Cocos Booby belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Cocos Booby belong to?
Cocos Booby belongs to the order Suliformes.
What family does Cocos Booby belong to?
Cocos Booby belongs to the family Sulidae.
What genus does Cocos Booby belong to?
Cocos Booby belongs to the genus Sula.