Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Boobies and Gannets :: Peruvian Booby
Peruvian Booby Sula variegata
Described by: Tschudi (1843)
Alternate common name(s): Variegated Booby
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors
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Range
S. e. Pacific Ocean; Humboldt Current:
Breeds on is. from Point Parinas, n. Peru (Piura) s. to Concepcion and Mocha Is. off Arauco, Chile (Mejillones Bay).
During El Nino years, disperses as far n. as the Bay of Panama, but more normally n. to Ecuador and ex. sw. Colombia and s. to Chiloe Is., Chile.
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Sounds
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References
Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.
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