Abbott's Booby

Papasula abbotti

Endangered

The Abbott's Booby is a seabird of Christmas Island and nearby eastern Indian Ocean waters. It searches over open water for fish and squid; boobies and gannets plunge-dive with power, while frigatebirds soar for hours and often snatch prey from the surface or from other birds.

Family

Sulidae

Group

Frigatebirds, Boobies, and Gannets

Range

Abbott's Booby Range — Resident or seasonal range in Christmas Island and nearby eastern Indian Ocean waters

Population

≈ 6K-9K

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