Confirmed Record of Red-footed Booby Sula sula from Lakshadweep Sea, Northern Indian Ocean

Authors

Chullikad Lalan Vishnulal
Harichandran Prasitha Nisanth
Raveendhiran Ravinesh, Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology, Ministry of Earth SciencesFollow
Narayanane Saravanane

Abstract

The Red-footed Booby Sula sula occurs across tropical and subtropical oceans, nesting on islands and coastal areas. It is identified by its distinctive red feet, long wings, and sharp bill. However, confirmed reports are rare. Here we report, with photographs, the presence of a Red-footed Booby from the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, northern Indian Ocean. This record adds to the collective understanding of the species’ presence and distribution in the region.

DOI

http://doi.org/10.5038/2074-1235.53.1.1624

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Recommended Citation

Vishnulal, Chullikad Lalan; Nisanth, Harichandran Prasitha; Ravinesh, Raveendhiran; and Saravanane, Narayanane (2025) "Confirmed Record of Red-footed Booby Sula sula from Lakshadweep Sea, Northern Indian Ocean," Marine Ornithology: Vol. 53 : Iss. 1 , Article 25.
http://doi.org/10.5038/2074-1235.53.1.1624
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/marine_ornithology/vol53/iss1/25