Cormorants, Boobies & Gannets (Suliformes)

Suliformes order unites sea birds that nest in colonies such as boobies and gannets. Previously, they used to belong to the same order as frigate birds (Pelecaniformes). However, they are in their own order – Suliformes. All Suliformes are marine species and spend much of the year far from land. Species in this order are diverse, and here are some examples: Adams Booby, Red-footed booby, Masked booby, and Australasian Gannet.