Masked Booby

Sula Dactylatra

Order:

Suliformes

Family:

Sulidae

Size:

75 to 85 centimeters (30 to 33 inches)

Weight:

1.2 to 2.2 kilograms (2.6 to 4.9 pounds)

Taxonomy:

Sula dactylatra 1789

Short Description:

Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra) is a seabird found along Pakistan's southern coastlines, particularly in areas like Karachi and Gwadar along the Arabian Sea. With its striking white plumage and distinctive dark markings, it is known for its remarkable diving skills, feeding on fish and squid far from shore. Breeding in colonies on offshore islands and cliffs, it builds nests of twigs and grass. Despite their marine prowess, they face threats from habitat disturbance and pollution, prompting conservation efforts to safeguard their nesting sites and populations in Pakistan.

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The Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra) is primarily distributed along the southern coastlines of Pakistan, particularly in regions such as Karachi and Gwadar, along the Arabian Sea. It is found nesting on offshore islands, rocky outcrops, and coastal cliffs in these areas.

Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra) exhibits typical behavior for its species. It is often observed foraging far from shore, diving from considerable heights into the water to catch fish and squid. Breeding colonies are established on offshore islands, where they build nests on the ground using twigs, grass, and other vegetation. Both parents take turns incubating the eggs and caring for the young. Despite their proficiency at sea, Masked Boobies in Pakistan face threats from habitat disturbance and pollution, which necessitate conservation efforts to protect their nesting sites and populations.