Bird
Blue-footed Booby
Plunge-diving seabird with vivid blue feet
Family Sulidae
Sulidae is a taxonomic family in the order Suliformes, class Aves. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: Blue-footed Booby and Northern Gannet. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Sulidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue-footed Booby Sula nebouxii | 1.5 kg | 80 cm | 80 km/h | 15 yrs | North America, South America | Least Concern |
| Northern Gannet Morus bassanus | 3 kg | 90 cm | 65 km/h | 22 yrs | North America, Europe | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
