Masked Booby
Masked Booby
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The Masked Booby is a large, striking seabird of tropical oceans, characterized by its brilliant white plumage, black flight feathers, and a distinctive dark mask around its face. It is a powerful plunge-diver.
Where to spot
Widespread in tropical and subtropical oceans globally, breeding on remote oceanic islands. Often seen far from land.
How to spot
Look for its large size, brilliant white body, black flight feathers (visible in flight), and the dark 'mask' around its bill and eyes. Observe its powerful, vertical plunge-dives for fish and squid. Often seen flying strongly or resting on the water or buoys.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in tropical waters. Breeding seasons vary geographically, but birds are consistently present near their colonies.
Where to spot
Widespread in tropical and subtropical oceans globally, breeding on remote oceanic islands. Often seen far from land.
How to spot
Look for its large size, brilliant white body, black flight feathers (visible in flight), and the dark 'mask' around its bill and eyes. Observe its powerful, vertical plunge-dives for fish and squid. Often seen flying strongly or resting on the water or buoys.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in tropical waters. Breeding seasons vary geographically, but birds are consistently present near their colonies.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This booby often lays two eggs but typically only raises one chick, as the first-hatched chick often outcompetes or even kills its younger sibling (siblicide).
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