Sulidae
The bird family Sulidae comprises the gannets and boobies. Both groups are medium-large coastal seabirds that plunge-dive for fish. They are part ot the order Pelecaniformes Order Pelecaniformes Family Pelecanidae: pelicans Family Phalacrocoracidae: cormorants Family Fregatidae: frigatebirds Family Anhingidae: Anhinga and darters Family Phaethontidae: tropicbirds Family Sulidae* Genus Morus, Gannets* Genus Sula, Boobies* Genus Papasula The species in this family are often considered congeneric.
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