Abbott's Booby
Abbott's Booby
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Abbott's Booby is a large, critically endangered seabird, unique among boobies for its predominantly white plumage with black wingtips and tail. It has a highly restricted breeding range on Christmas Island.
Where to spot
Breeds exclusively on Christmas Island (Indian Ocean) in tall rainforest trees. Disperses into the eastern Indian Ocean, but rarely seen far from the island.
How to spot
Requires a visit to Christmas Island. Look for its large size, mostly white body with black wingtips and tail, and pale bill. Observe them flying high over the forest canopy or diving for fish near the island's coast. Their aerial display during courtship is striking.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round around Christmas Island. Breeding is prolonged, with birds present at the colony throughout the year, often more active during mornings and evenings.
Where to spot
Breeds exclusively on Christmas Island (Indian Ocean) in tall rainforest trees. Disperses into the eastern Indian Ocean, but rarely seen far from the island.
How to spot
Requires a visit to Christmas Island. Look for its large size, mostly white body with black wingtips and tail, and pale bill. Observe them flying high over the forest canopy or diving for fish near the island's coast. Their aerial display during courtship is striking.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round around Christmas Island. Breeding is prolonged, with birds present at the colony throughout the year, often more active during mornings and evenings.
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This booby is unique for nesting high in the canopy of tall forest trees on Christmas Island, unlike most other boobies which nest on the ground or in low shrubs.
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