About the abbott's booby
Name of Species: Abbott's Booby (Papasula Abbotti)
Geographic Location: Christmas Island
Threat to the Species: Phosphate Extraction and Yellow crazy ants
Current Status: Amount of species is decreasing
Population: 6,000 in total
Habitat: Nests in tall rain forest trees. Above 150 meters elevation in western, central, and northern areas of Christmas Island. Lays only ONE egg. It can breed starting at age 8
Lifespan: 40 years
What they feed on: Squid and Fish
More Information: http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/speciesfactsheet.php?id=3651 http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/22696649/0
Actions being taken to protect species: Establish a population monitoring program and make sure the adults are fed.
Geographic Location: Christmas Island
Threat to the Species: Phosphate Extraction and Yellow crazy ants
Current Status: Amount of species is decreasing
Population: 6,000 in total
Habitat: Nests in tall rain forest trees. Above 150 meters elevation in western, central, and northern areas of Christmas Island. Lays only ONE egg. It can breed starting at age 8
Lifespan: 40 years
What they feed on: Squid and Fish
More Information: http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/speciesfactsheet.php?id=3651 http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/22696649/0
Actions being taken to protect species: Establish a population monitoring program and make sure the adults are fed.