What does the Brown Booby eat?

The Brown Booby's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Carnivore (primarily fish and squid)

How it forages

Primarily piscivorous, feeding on small to medium-sized schooling fish (e.g., flying fish, sardines, anchovies) and squid. They are spectacular plunge-divers, often diving from heights of 10-30 meters (30-100 feet) with wings partially folded, entering the water with a loud splash. They typically catch prey close to the surface.

When it feeds

Diurnal, actively foraging during daylight hours.

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