Blue-footed booby

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:behavior important for understanding avian ecology
gptkbp:breeding_behavior often in large groups
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by location
gptkbp:captive_breeding not commonly bred in captivity
gptkbp:chick_development altricial
gptkbp:climate_impact affected by El Niño events
gptkbp:clutch_size usually 1 to 3 eggs
gptkbp:coloration blue feet
blue feet for mating display
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by wildlife organizations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_references featured in documentaries and media.
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in wildlife tourism
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
gptkbp:diving_ability can dive to 25 meters
gptkbp:ecological_role predator in marine ecosystems
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:family gptkb:Sulidae
gptkbp:fishing_regulations cooperative hunting
nearshore waters
gptkbp:fledging_period about 3 months
gptkbp:flight_style excellent
gptkbp:foraging_behavior plunge diving
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Sula
gptkbp:habitat tropical and subtropical oceans
gptkbp:habitat_preference coastal areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Blue-footed booby
gptkbp:incubation_period about 40 days
gptkbp:lifespan up to 17 years
gptkbp:mating_system high-stepping walk
includes elaborate displays
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements
some populations migrate
specific pathways in the Pacific
gptkbp:nest_material seaweed and grass
gptkbp:nesting varies by region
varies by environmental conditions
gptkbp:nesting_site ground or rocky ledges
gptkbp:parent both parents care for chicks
gptkbp:predators larger birds and mammals
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Red-footed_booby
gptkbp:research_interest studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:size about 32 inches long
gptkbp:social_behavior often seen in groups
gptkbp:social_structure monogamous pairs
gptkbp:species gptkb:Sula_nebouxii
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defend nesting areas
gptkbp:threats climate change
gptkbp:tourism_impact popular among birdwatchers
gptkbp:vision excellent color vision
gptkbp:visual_displays used in courtship rituals
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls
gptkbp:weight about 3.5 kg
gptkbp:wildlife due to human activity
important for species survival
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Galapagos_Islands
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4