Blue-footed Booby
Sula nebouxii
An adult Blue-footed Booby lives around tropical and subtropical Pacific coasts, nesting in dense colonies on open islands. It hunts small schooling fish and squid by flying over the sea and plunging into the water at high speed. Adults are strong, streamlined fliers with air sacs that cushion impact during dives. The bright blue feet are used in courtship displays, with brighter feet often signaling better condition.
- Type
- Wing / Water
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Blue-footed Booby