Nazca Booby [Sula granti]
Description
The Nazca Booby is a species found in the eastern Pacific Ocean, particularly in the Galapagos Islands. They have a predominantly white plumage, with contrasting black tail, black wing tips and a mask-like black area around their eyes. These birds are known for their large size and long, pointed beaks. The Nazca booby primarily feeds on small fish, including flying fish.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Birds
Aves
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| Order |
Cormorants and Shags
Suliformes
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| Family |
Gannets and Boobies
Sulidae
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| Genus |
Boobies
Sula
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