14 Unique Animals of the Galapagos Islands
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Blue-Footed Boobies
White birds with long pointed bills, brown wings and bright blue webbed feet, blue footed boobies
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Blue-footed boobies are not found exclusively on the Galapagos Islands, but about half of the world's population breeds there. The funny name almost matches these Galapagos creatures' funny looks. Blue-footed boobies are most easily recognized by their signature feet. The birds' mating ritual is also an entertaining affair, as males lift their feet up and down in a strutting display for the females.
The color of their feet is an indicator of their health, as the blue hue is caused by pigments obtained from a diet of fresh fish.
of 14
Blue-Footed Boobies
White birds with long pointed bills, brown wings and bright blue webbed feet, blue footed boobies
BlueOrage Studio / Shutterstock
Blue-footed boobies are not found exclusively on the Galapagos Islands, but about half of the world's population breeds there. The funny name almost matches these Galapagos creatures' funny looks. Blue-footed boobies are most easily recognized by their signature feet. The birds' mating ritual is also an entertaining affair, as males lift their feet up and down in a strutting display for the females.
The color of their feet is an indicator of their health, as the blue hue is caused by pigments obtained from a diet of fresh fish.
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31 August 2023
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