File:PeruvianBooby.jpg · Wikimedia Commons · See Wikimedia Commons
OverviewAI-generated
The Peruvian Booby, scientifically named *Sula variegata*, is a species of bird within the family Sulidae and order Pelecaniformes. It belongs to the genus *Sula* and is classified under the class Aves, phylum Chordata. The species was described by Tschudi in 1843 and is also referred to by the common names Piquero peruano, Guanotölpel, and bwbi Periw. Its taxonomic status is accepted.
This marine bird has a range in South America, with records from Chile Central. The lineage dates back to about 12 million years ago. The IUCN Red List assessed the species as Least Concern in 2018.
Synthesized by Vinony from 24 facts across 5 sources: Wikidata, WoRMS, IUCN Red List, Encyclopedia of Life, Vinony graph. Generated from structured data (not the Wikipedia text) and checked against those facts — may still contain errors.
Species
Least ConcernPeruvian booby
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderPelecaniformes
- FamilySulidae
Chile Central
via IUCN
Wikidata facts
Show 9 more facts
- taxon rank
- species
- IUCN conservation status
- Least Concern
- taxon name
- Sula variegata
- Commons category
- Sula variegata
- Commons gallery
- Sula variegata
- taxon common name
- alcatraz-peruano
- start time
- 11620000-0
- short name
- S. variegata
- taxon range
- South America
via Wikidata · CC0