Endemic to Eastern Pacific (Galápagos Islands), the Blue-Footed Booby is a piscivore species inhabiting coastal areas habitats. Weighing 1.5–3 kg, it is classified as Least Concern.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Blue-Footed Booby | Piscivore Birds Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.2 kg | ↑ 5% |
| Height | 83 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 30 km/h | 35 km/h | ↓ 14% |
| Avg Speed | 30 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Blue-Footed Booby inhabits coastal areas habitats. It can be found in Eastern Pacific (Galápagos Islands).
Typical coloring: Blue, White.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Blue-Footed Booby is a group-based species belonging to the Sulidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Blue-Footed Booby is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 4 piscivore birds, the Blue-Footed Booby’s weight of 1.5–3 kg is comparable to the group median of 2.2 kg.
Weight rank: #43 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpback Whale | Up to 30000 kg | LC |
| 2 | Walrus | Up to 1200 kg | LC |
| 3 | Yak | 500–1200 kg | LC |
| 4 | Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | LC |
| 5 | Zebra | 400–900 kg | LC |
Related Species
How much does a Blue-Footed Booby weigh?
A Blue-Footed Booby typically weighs 1.5–3 kg, which is near the global average compared to the median of 2.2 kg among piscivore birds.
What is the conservation status of the Blue-Footed Booby?
The Blue-Footed Booby is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Blue-Footed Booby live?
The Blue-Footed Booby is found in Eastern Pacific (Galápagos Islands), in coastal areas habitats.
How does the Blue-Footed Booby reproduce?
The Blue-Footed Booby has a gestation period of 41–45 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 11, 2026