A striking seabird with chocolate-brown plumage and a white belly. Known for its dramatic plunge-diving to catch fish.
Brown Booby
Sula leucogaster
Photo: Karen Keef
Photo: Stephen Goldsworthy
Photo: Stephen Goldsworthy
Photo: Stephen Goldsworthy
Bird Description:
Special features:
Long pointed wings, large pale bill, strong diver
Did you know?:
Brown Boobies nest on offshore islands, and though uncommon, may be spotted soaring past coastal headlands on calm days.
View more information on this bird at Birdlife Australia: https://ebird.org/species/brnboo
Habitat: Aerial
Location: 1770-Foreshore, 1770-Joseph Banks Cons Park Nth, 1770-Sandbar, Ocean Beaches
Size: Large
Type of bird: Seabirds