Blue-footed Booby

About

The Blue Footed Booby (Sula nebouxii) is a species in the genus Sula. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Aves (Birds)

Order

Suliformes (Suliformes)

Family

Sulidae

Genus

Sula

Species

Sula nebouxii (Blue-footed Booby)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アオアシカツオドリ

Chinese 蓝脚鲣鸟

Spanish Piquero camanay

French Fou à pieds bleus

German Blaufußtölpel

Portuguese atobá-de-pés-azuis

Russian Голубоногая олуша

Similar Species in Sula

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Brown Booby

Sula leucogaster

Least Concern

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Masked Booby

Sula dactylatra

Least Concern

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Nazca Booby

Sula granti

Vulnerable

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Peruvian Booby

Sula variegata

Least Concern

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Red-footed Booby

Sula sula

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue-footed Booby?

The scientific name of Blue-footed Booby is Sula nebouxii. It belongs to the genus Sula.

What is the conservation status of Blue-footed Booby?

Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blue-footed Booby live?

Blue-footed Booby is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Blue-footed Booby belong to?

Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii) belongs to the genus Sula, which is part of the taxonomic family Sulidae.

Is Blue-footed Booby endangered?

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

What kingdom does Blue-footed Booby belong to?

Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Blue-footed Booby?

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