Potential and mated pairs engage in courtship and greeting displays.
Not listed
Indigenous: Booby, Australian Gannet, Solan Goose, Takupu, Diver
At a glance
FamilyBoobies and Gannets
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatMarine and coastal; usually over tropical or subtropical seas, around islands, reefs, and offshore waters.
Best timeMost reliable in New South Wales from June to August.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Chris Benesh
Range map
Range map
1926visible hotspots
81686visible records
5states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Behavior
Feeds in spectacular fashion, plunge-diving into the ocean to capture prey.
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Regional timing
Western Australia
Victoria
New South Wales
South Australia
Queensland
Tasmania
Northern Territory
Australian Capital Territory