A booby is a seabird in the genus Sula, part of the family Sulidae. Boobies are closely related to the gannets (Morus), which were formerly included in Sula.

Booby, any of six or seven species of large tropical seabirds constituting the family Sulidae (order Pelecaniformes or Suliformes). Their bills are long, their bodies cigar-shaped, and their wings …

Booby birds are primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world’s oceans. Their distribution varies depending on the species. The Brown Booby enjoys the widest range, …

The Blue-footed Booby has captivated the human imagination for centuries with its mating display, in which its vivid baby-blue feet play a key role. The other part of the name—booby—is …

Boobies are medium-to-large-sized seabirds, boasting streamlined bodies designed for diving and strong, pointed bills for capturing prey. Their plumage varies from species to species but …

Aug 15, 2025 · Explore the intriguing world of booby birds: their unique adaptations, global habitats, and the surprising history behind their name.

Description 30" (76 cm). Typical booby shape with heavy pointed bill, pointed tail, long wings. Adults solid brown with sharply contrasting white belly, yellow bill. Immatures have brown …

Dec 5, 2025 · Boobies, those striking plunge-diving seabirds of the Sulidae family, earned their unfortunate moniker by landing fearlessly on ship decks, where hungry sailors made easy …

Apr 22, 2025 · The Blue-footed Booby is not currently considered endangered or threatened, falling under the category of “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List. However, recent decline in …

Dec 17, 2025 · The holiday classic Home Alone featured some of the most iconic improvised booby traps in movie history, but did you know that the original script included many more of …