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Brown Booby

Sula leucogaster

Least Concern

About

Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Suliformes (Suliformes)

Species

Sula leucogaster (Brown Booby)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カツオドリ

Chinese 白腹鰹鳥

Spanish Piquero pardo

French Fou brun

German Weißbauchtölpel

Portuguese atobá / alcatraz-pardo

Russian Бурая олуша

Thai นกบู๊บบี้สีน้ำตาล

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brown Booby?

The scientific name of Brown Booby is Sula leucogaster. It belongs to the genus Sula.

What is the conservation status of Brown Booby?

Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Brown Booby live?

Brown Booby is found in Widely distributed across Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Brown Booby belong to?

Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster) belongs to the genus Sula, which is part of the taxonomic family Sulidae.

Is Brown Booby endangered?

No, Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Brown Booby belong to?

Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

What are the closest relatives of Brown Booby?

The closest relatives of Brown Booby in the genus Sula include Masked Booby, Nazca Booby, Peruvian Booby, Red-footed Booby, Blue-footed Booby.