Red-Footed Booby
Sula sula
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 77 cm
- IUCN status: LC
The smallest of the boobies, this red footed seabird plunges into open ocean to chase flying fish and squid, then returns to nest colonially in trees on remote islands. It ranges far over deep water and is unusual among boobies for perching and breeding off the ground.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Aves › Pelecaniformes › Sulidae › Sula
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212596.
FAQ
- How deep does the Red-Footed Booby live?
- The Red-Footed Booby (Sula sula) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- How big does the Red-Footed Booby get?
- The Red-Footed Booby grows to about 77 cm.