booby; gannet
Refers to seabirds of the Sulidae family, especially the brown booby (Sula leucogaster). The term can also be used for gannets in a broader sense.
Boobies are often seen in tropical seas.
This island has a large breeding colony of boobies.
Common katakana spelling; the word is usually written in kana.
Kanji form is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
The name カツオドリ (鰹鳥) literally means 'bonito bird', likely from the bird's habit of diving for fish similar to bonito. The exact derivation is uncertain.