Masked Booby

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇻🇪 Venezuela

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 dactylatra (Masked Booby)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アオツラカツオドリ

Chinese 蓝脸鲣鸟

Spanish Piquero enmascarado

French Fou masqué

German Maskentölpel

Portuguese atobá-grande

Russian Голуболицая олуша

Arabic أطيش مبرقع

Thai นกบู๊บบี้หน้าดำ

Similar Species in Sula

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Blue-footed Booby

Sula nebouxii

Least Concern

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Brown Booby

Sula leucogaster

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 Masked Booby?

The scientific name of Masked Booby is Sula dactylatra. It belongs to the genus Sula.

What is the conservation status of Masked Booby?

Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Masked Booby live?

Masked Booby is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Masked Booby belong to?

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

Is Masked Booby endangered?

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

What kingdom does Masked Booby belong to?

Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Masked Booby?

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