The Abbott’s Booby nests only on Christmas Island. They mate for life and maintain the same nest site throughout their lives.

The modest Christmas Island National Park seabird rehabilitation facility cares for approximately 80-100 orphaned or injured birds annually, including Abbott’s boobies, red-footed and brown boobies.

Did you know

• There are only 3,000 breeding pairs left!
• The Abbott’s Booby grows up to 80 centimeters and has a wingspan of 2 metres!

How you can help this species survive and thrive:

• $50 contributes to bird feed
• $100 contributes to veterinary care
• $200 contributes to supplies at the rehab centre
• $1000 contributes to vital habitat conservation

Your donation is acknowledged with an environmentally friendly email fact sheet about your new friend, the Abbott’s Booby, and a receipt. All donations within Australia over $2 are tax deductible.

Thank you for caring about one of Australia’s rarest and most special birds!

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