Masked Booby [Sula dactylatra]
Description
The Masked Booby is the largest species of booby, native to the Pacific and Indian Oceans. They are known for their distinctive white plumage, pointed black tail, and dark grey facemask. They feed on small fish and squid, which they catch by plunge-diving. Masked Boobies are known to be solitary during non-breeding season, and are noted for their dramatic aerial displays.
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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