"To catch my prey, I can dive at high speed."
Peruvian Booby
Sula variegata
Idiomas
Clasificación
| Clase | Aves |
| Orden | Suliformes |
| Peso | 1.2 - 1.5 kg |
| Longitud | 71 - 76 cm |
Estado de conservación mundial
LC Least Concern
¿Quién soy?
I am a seabird with a white head and neck. My wings, back, and tail are dark brown, and my legs are blue-gray. Some people may confuse me with a seagull however, I have a different fishing strategy, where my fast flapping and almost vertical dive distinguishes me from other seabirds. I nest in coastal areas and rocky islands.
¿De qué me alimento?
I eat mainly anchoveta (Engraulis ringens), occasionally catching sardines, mackerel, and other species.
¿Dónde vivo?
I live in the coastal region and offshore along the Humboldt Current and a little further in the north. You can find me from Ecuador to Chile.
Para que me conozcas mejor
I am considered an important species of guano bird. Guano is a well-known natural fertilizer, which helps fertilize crops thanks to its high nitrogen content.
