Brown Booby

Sula leucogaster

A large seabird with a brown back and white belly that plunges from the air to catch fish. Nakanokamishima in Okinawa is a seabird breeding site and is protected as a Natural Monument.

Scientific name: Sula leucogaster
Group: Birds
Prefectures: Okinawa
日本語: カツオドリ
简体中文: 褐鲣鸟

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Natural Monuments related to the Brown Booby

National Natural Monument

BirdsHabitat / breeding site

Nakanokamishima Seabird Breeding Ground

Onychoprion fuscatus, Calonectris leucomelas, Anous stolidus, Sula leucogaster

Okinawa

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. The Brown Booby is protected as a Natural Monument (1 national and 0 prefectural designations). Each designated site is listed under "Natural Monuments related to the Brown Booby" on this page.

The Brown Booby is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Okinawa.