Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster) on a buoy (00005283)
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Description: The Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster) is a large seabird of the gannet family. The adult brown booby reaches about 76 cm in length and is characterized by its dark brown plumage on the head and upper body, with the remaining parts being a contrasting white. This species breeds on islands and coasts in the pantropical areas of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Brown Boobies are spectacular divers, plunging into the ocean at high speed. They mainly eat small fish or squid which gather in groups near the surface.
Location: Hawaiian Islands, Midway, USA
Date of Capture: 19.07.2001