A Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster) savors the silence on a buoy in the ocean (00005284)

Brown Booby resting on a swaying buoy

Description: The Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster), also known as the White-bellied Booby, is a large seabird belonging to the gannet family. It rests peacefully on a swaying buoy in the crystal-clear waters off the coast of Midway Island. Discover more about this fascinating bird species and its behavior in this unique moment of tranquility and serenity.

Location: Hawaiian Islands, Midway, USA

Date of Capture: 19.07.2001