Blue-footed Booby
NameBlue-footed Booby
Common NameBlue-footed Booby
Scientific NameSula nebouxii
FamilySulidae
Wingspan (cm)143.5
Length (cm)80
Weight (g)1550
Plumage DetailsAdults have a white belly, brown back and wings, and a white neck and head finely streaked with brown. Their bill is pale blue-gray, and their most distinctive feature is their bright turquoise-blue webbed feet.
Vocalization / CallMales typically emit high-pitched whistles, while females produce louder, coarser honks or grunts.
Primary Dietpiscivore
Primary Habitatscoastal waters, rocky shores, islands, open ocean
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound along the Pacific coast of Central and South America, from Baja California to Peru, with the largest breeding populations concentrated in the Galápagos Islands.
Identifying Featuresbright blue webbed feet, pointed pale blue bill, brown and white plumage, distinctive high-diving fishing technique, elaborate courtship dance
Description
The Blue-footed Booby is a medium-sized marine bird known for its striking bright blue feet. It is an agile diver, plunging headfirst into the ocean to catch fish, and performs an elaborate courtship dance to display its vibrant feet.
