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Date: 2017

Location: Galapagos Islands

Did you know?

The Red-footed Booby is a graceful, slim-winged seabird named for its vivid coral-red feet which males show off during courtship. These large seabirds are found offshore tropical waters around the globe; not seen from the mainland a native to subtropical and tropical regions of western South America. There 5 different species of cute and funny looking bird and have all four toes webbed like duck. Both Boobies and Bennet belongs to family “Sulidae” Gannet and have similar genes Amongst the Boobies species, Red footed are the smallest. All adults have red foot with blue bill. Easy to guess and note the foot colour of these Boobies is how they get their name. What is more interesting is the foot colour of the Boobies tend to decrease as they age and the females look for one with brighter colour so they have more potent and fertility

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Unlike other boobies, Red footed nests on bushes and trees, avoiding competition with other boobies and also protecting, as they are the smallest. They lay 1 - 3 These powerful and agile fliers, pursue fish by diving into the sea, but also chase flying fish like a flycatcher chases flies.

Fun Fact

Red-footed Booby never carries its prey in its bill.