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  • Red-footed booby (Sula sula websteri) sitting on nest<br />
Tower (Genovesa) Island<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
They are found in only 5 main colonies in the islands. Always situated on the outer islands, close to deep, oceanic water - their preferred feeding area. Although the most numerous booby in Galapagos (140,000 pairs in Genovesa) the species is not often seen unless an actual coloney is visited. Red-footed boobies are the smallest of the boobies and as they can feed hundred's of miles offshore only manage to bring back enough food to raize one chick. They are the only booby with prehensile feet and nest in trees and bushes rather than on the gound as the Blue-foots and Nazca booby do.
    GC249_Red-footed_booby.tif
  • Red-footed booby (Sula sula websteri)<br />
Tower (Genovesa) Island<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
They are found in only 5 main colonies in the islands. Always situated on the outer islands, close to deep, oceanic water - their preferred feeding area. Although the most numerous booby in Galapagos (140,000 pairs in Genovesa) the species is not often seen unless an actual coloney is visited. Red-footed boobies are the smallest of the boobies and as they can feed hundred's of miles offshore only manage to bring back enough food to raize one chick. They are the only booby with prehensile feet and nest in trees and bushes rather than on the gound as the Blue-foots and Nazca booby do.
    IS2089_Red-footed_booby.jpg
  • Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
Española or Hood Island Island<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
By far the least common of the three booby species in Galapagos but the Blue-footed boobies are the most commanly seen as their small colonies are spread throughout the archipelago. They nest close to shore on flat areas. The nests are relatively closely spaced, but consist of nothing more than a shallow scrape in the ground. They have less than an annual breeding cycle and different colonies can be found breeding around the archipelago throughout the year. Their courtship antics are entertaining. In trying to attract a mate the male actually dances. If a female is attracted to him she will join him and together they will dance the 'booby two step'. Sexes are differentiated by the eyes. Males appear to have smaller pupils than females. (females have a darkly stained iris giving the impression of a larger pupil) The female is also larger and her voice is distinct - a honk while the male whistles. They are inshore feeders and are able to dive in shallow water. As they feed close to shore it is feasible for the parent birds to return with food sufficient for three chicks so in a good year they may raise up to three.
    GC461_Blue-footed_booby.tif
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula websteri)<br />
Wolf Island<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
They are found in only 5 main colonies in the islands. Always situated on the outer islands, close to deep, oceanic water - their preferred feeding area. Although the most numerous booby in Galapagos (140,000 pairs in Genovesa) the species is not often seen unless an actual coloney is visited. Red-footed boobies are the smallest of the boobies and as they can feed hundred's of miles offshore only manage to bring back enough food to raize one chick. They are the only booby with prehensile feet and nest in trees and bushes rather than on the gound as the Blue-foots and Nazca booby do.
    2G1823_Red-footed_Booby.tif
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula websteri)<br />
Wolf Island<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
They are found in only 5 main colonies in the islands. Always situated on the outer islands, close to deep, oceanic water - their preferred feeding area. Although the most numerous booby in Galapagos (140,000 pairs in Genovesa) the species is not often seen unless an actual coloney is visited. Red-footed boobies are the smallest of the boobies and as they can feed hundred's of miles offshore only manage to bring back enough food to raize one chick. They are the only booby with prehensile feet and nest in trees and bushes rather than on the gound as the Blue-foots and Nazca booby do.
    2G1792_Red-footed_Booby.tif
  • Blue-footed booby courtship (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
Punta Cevallos, Española or Hood Island Island<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
By far the least common of the three booby species in Galapagos but the Blue-footed boobies are the most commanly seen as their small colonies are spread throughout the archipelago. They nest close to shore on flat areas. The nests are relatively closely spaced, but consist of nothing more than a shallow scrape in the ground. They have less than an annual breeding cycle and different colonies can be found breeding around the archipelago throughout the year. Their courtship antics are entertaining. In trying to attract a mate the male actually dances. If a female is attracted to him she will join him and together they will dance the 'booby two step'. Sexes are differentiated by the eyes. Males appear to have smaller pupils than females. (females have a darkly stained iris giving the impression of a larger pupil) The female is also larger and her voice is distinct - a honk while the male whistles. They are inshore feeders and are able to dive in shallow water. As they feed close to shore it is feasible for the parent birds to return with food sufficient for three chicks so in a good year they may raise up to three.
    1G5017 Blue-footed booby courtship.jpg
  • Blue-footed booby courtship (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
Punta Cevallos, Española or Hood Island Island<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
By far the least common of the three booby species in Galapagos but the Blue-footed boobies are the most commanly seen as their small colonies are spread throughout the archipelago. They nest close to shore on flat areas. The nests are relatively closely spaced, but consist of nothing more than a shallow scrape in the ground. They have less than an annual breeding cycle and different colonies can be found breeding around the archipelago throughout the year. Their courtship antics are entertaining. In trying to attract a mate the male actually dances. If a female is attracted to him she will join him and together they will dance the 'booby two step'. Sexes are differentiated by the eyes. Males appear to have smaller pupils than females. (females have a darkly stained iris giving the impression of a larger pupil) The female is also larger and her voice is distinct - a honk while the male whistles. They are inshore feeders and are able to dive in shallow water. As they feed close to shore it is feasible for the parent birds to return with food sufficient for three chicks so in a good year they may raise up to three.
    1G5019_Blue-footed_booby_courtship.jpg
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula websteri)<br />
Wolf Island<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
They are found in only 5 main colonies in the islands. Always situated on the outer islands, close to deep, oceanic water - their preferred feeding area. Although the most numerous booby in Galapagos (140,000 pairs in Genovesa) the species is not often seen unless an actual coloney is visited. Red-footed boobies are the smallest of the boobies and as they can feed hundred's of miles offshore only manage to bring back enough food to raize one chick. They are the only booby with prehensile feet and nest in trees and bushes rather than on the gound as the Blue-foots and Nazca booby do.
    2G1838_Red-footed_Booby.tif
  • Blue-footed booby  (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
Punta Cevallos, Española or Hood Island Island<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
By far the least common of the three booby species in Galapagos but the Blue-footed boobies are the most commanly seen as their small colonies are spread throughout the archipelago. They nest close to shore on flat areas. The nests are relatively closely spaced, but consist of nothing more than a shallow scrape in the ground. They have less than an annual breeding cycle and different colonies can be found breeding around the archipelago throughout the year. Their courtship antics are entertaining. In trying to attract a mate the male actually dances. If a female is attracted to him she will join him and together they will dance the 'booby two step'. Sexes are differentiated by the eyes. Males appear to have smaller pupils than females. (females have a darkly stained iris giving the impression of a larger pupil) The female is also larger and her voice is distinct - a honk while the male whistles. They are inshore feeders and are able to dive in shallow water. As they feed close to shore it is feasible for the parent birds to return with food sufficient for three chicks so in a good year they may raise up to three.
    1G5027_Blue-footed_booby.tif
  • Blue-footed Booby Colony (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
Española (Hood) Island. GALAPAGOS ISLANDS,<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
By far the least common of the three booby species in Galapagos but the Blue-footed Boobies are the most commanly seen as their small colonies are spread throughout the archipelago. They nest close to shore on flat areas. The nests are relatively closely spaced, but consist of nothing more than a shallow scrape in the ground. They have less than an annual breeding cycle and different colonies can be found breeding around the archipelago throughout the year. Their courtship antics are entertaining. In trying to attract a mate the male actually dances. If a female is attracted to him she will join him and together they will dance the 'booby two step'. Sexes are differentiated by the eyes. Males appear to have smaller pupils than females. (females have a darkly stained iris giving the impression of a larger pupil) The female is also larger and her voice is distinct - a honk while the male whistles. They are inshore feeders and are able to dive in shallow water. As they feed close to shore it is feasible for the parent birds to return with food sufficient for three chicks so in a good year they may raise up to three.
    1G2150_Blue-footed_Booby_Colony.tif
  • Blue-footed booby  (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
Punta Cevallos, Española or Hood Island Island<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
By far the least common of the three booby species in Galapagos but the Blue-footed boobies are the most commanly seen as their small colonies are spread throughout the archipelago. They nest close to shore on flat areas. The nests are relatively closely spaced, but consist of nothing more than a shallow scrape in the ground. They have less than an annual breeding cycle and different colonies can be found breeding around the archipelago throughout the year. Their courtship antics are entertaining. In trying to attract a mate the male actually dances. If a female is attracted to him she will join him and together they will dance the 'booby two step'. Sexes are differentiated by the eyes. Males appear to have smaller pupils than females. (females have a darkly stained iris giving the impression of a larger pupil) The female is also larger and her voice is distinct - a honk while the male whistles. They are inshore feeders and are able to dive in shallow water. As they feed close to shore it is feasible for the parent birds to return with food sufficient for three chicks so in a good year they may raise up to three.
    1G5018_Blue-footed_booby.jpg
  • Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii excisa) feet<br />
Española or Hood Island<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
By far the least common of the three booby species in Galapagos but the Blue-footed boobies are the most commanly seen as their small colonies are spread throughout the archipelago. They nest close to shore on flat areas. The nests are relatively closely spaced, but consist of nothing more than a shallow scrape in the ground. They have less than an annual breeding cycle and different colonies can be found breeding around the archipelago throughout the year. Their courtship antics are entertaining. In trying to attract a mate the male actually dances. If a female is attracted to him she will join him and together they will dance the 'booby two step'. Sexes are differentiated by the eyes. Males appear to have smaller pupils than females. (females have a darkly stained iris giving the impression of a larger pupil) The female is also larger and her voice is distinct - a honk while the male whistles. They are inshore feeders and are able to dive in shallow water. As they feed close to shore it is feasible for the parent birds to return with food sufficient for three chicks so in a good year they may raise up to three.
    GC434_Blue-footed_booby_feet.tif
  • Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii excisa) <br />
Punta Suarez, Española or Hood Island Island<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
By far the least common of the three booby species in Galapagos but the Blue-footed boobies are the most commanly seen as their small colonies are spread throughout the archipelago. They nest close to shore on flat areas. The nests are relatively closely spaced, but consist of nothing more than a shallow scrape in the ground. They have less than an annual breeding cycle and different colonies can be found breeding around the archipelago throughout the year. Their courtship antics are entertaining. In trying to attract a mate the male actually dances. If a female is attracted to him she will join him and together they will dance the 'booby two step'. Sexes are differentiated by the eyes. Males appear to have smaller pupils than females. (females have a darkly stained iris giving the impression of a larger pupil) The female is also larger and her voice is distinct - a honk while the male whistles. They are inshore feeders and are able to dive in shallow water. As they feed close to shore it is feasible for the parent birds to return with food sufficient for three chicks so in a good year they may raise up to three.
    1G5723_Blue-footed_booby.jpg
  • Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii excisa) feet<br />
Española or Hood Island<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
By far the least common of the three booby species in Galapagos but the Blue-footed boobies are the most commanly seen as their small colonies are spread throughout the archipelago. They nest close to shore on flat areas. The nests are relatively closely spaced, but consist of nothing more than a shallow scrape in the ground. They have less than an annual breeding cycle and different colonies can be found breeding around the archipelago throughout the year. Their courtship antics are entertaining. In trying to attract a mate the male actually dances. If a female is attracted to him she will join him and together they will dance the 'booby two step'. Sexes are differentiated by the eyes. Males appear to have smaller pupils than females. (females have a darkly stained iris giving the impression of a larger pupil) The female is also larger and her voice is distinct - a honk while the male whistles. They are inshore feeders and are able to dive in shallow water. As they feed close to shore it is feasible for the parent birds to return with food sufficient for three chicks so in a good year they may raise up to three.
    GC434 Blue-footed booby feet.tif
  • Nazca Booby (formerly Masked booby) (Sula granti)<br />
Wolf Island<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
They are intermediate between the blue-footed and red-footed booby. They are also plunge-divers but feed further afield than the blue-foots in the inter-island area. They have fewer large colonies but are widespread throughout the archipelago. Sexes are simular and like the blue-foots, nest on the ground. Usually their nests are near cliff edges. Although they lay 2 eggs they only ever raise one chick. The healthier chick pushed the other out of the guano ring - representing the nest. The parents ignore the battle known as 'obligate sibling murder' and leave the chick to its fate.
    2G1937_Nazca_Booby.tif
  • Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii excisa) Silhouette<br />
North Seymour<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
Ecuador<br />
South America
    20160620_Blue-footed_Booby_Silhouett...jpg
  • Nazca booby (Sula granti)<br />
Vicente Roca, Isabela Island<br />
GALAPAGOS,  Ecuador, South America
    20161124_Nazca_booby_3.tif
  • Nazca booby (Sula granti)<br />
Española Island<br />
GALAPAGOS,  Ecuador, South America
    20161216_Nazca_booby_60.tif
  • Nazca booby (Sula granti)<br />
Tower Island<br />
GALAPAGOS,  Ecuador, South America
    20161211_Nazca_booby_46.tif
  • Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
North Seymour<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
Ecuador<br />
South America
    20160615_Blue-footed_Booby_410.jpg
  • Nazca Booby(Sula granti)<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS,<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141215_Nazca_Booby_34.jpg
  • Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
Black Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz Island<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
Ecuador<br />
South America
    20161210_Blue-footed_Booby_1.tif
  • Blue-footed Booby Pair (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
North Seymour<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
Ecuador<br />
South America
    20160615_Blue-footed_Booby_Pair_501.jpg
  • Nazca booby (Sula granti)<br />
Española Island<br />
GALAPAGOS,  Ecuador, South America
    20161216_Nazca_booby_71.tif
  • Nazca booby (Sula granti)<br />
Española Island<br />
GALAPAGOS,  Ecuador, South America
    20161216_Nazca_booby_51.jpg
  • Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
North Seymour<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
Ecuador<br />
South America
    20160615_Blue-footed_Booby_359.jpg
  • Nazca booby (Sula granti)<br />
Tower Island<br />
GALAPAGOS,  Ecuador, South America
    20161211_Nazca_booby_37.tif
  • Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
Buccaneer Cove, Santiago Island<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
Ecuador<br />
South America
    20161209_Blue-footed_Booby_7.tif
  • Nazca Booby (Sula granti)<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS,<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
ENDEMIC
    1033 Day 5 Nazca booby.jpg
  • Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
North Seymour<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
Ecuador<br />
South America
    20160615_Blue-footed_Booby_440.jpg
  • Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii excisa) With Chick<br />
North Seymour<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
Ecuador<br />
South America
    20160615_Blue-footed_Booby_With_Chic...jpg
  • Nazca booby (Sula granti)<br />
Tower Island<br />
GALAPAGOS,  Ecuador, South America
    20161211_Nazca_booby_14.tif
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula websteri) juvenile<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS,<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
Endemic Subspecies
    20141214_Red-footed_Booby_juvenile_4...jpg
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula websteri) juvenile<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS,<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
Endemic Subspecies
    20141214_Red-footed_Booby_juvenile_1...jpg
  • Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
Los Tuneles<br />
Lava tunnels<br />
Isabela Island, <br />
GALAPAGOS,  Ecuador, South America<br />
endemic subspecies
    20170519_Blue-footed_Booby_444.tif
  • Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
Los Tuneles<br />
Lava tunnels<br />
Isabela Island, <br />
GALAPAGOS,  Ecuador, South America<br />
endemic subspecies
    20170519_Blue-footed_Booby_355.tif
  • Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
Los Tuneles<br />
Lava tunnels<br />
Isabela Island, <br />
GALAPAGOS,  Ecuador, South America<br />
endemic subspecies
    20170519_Blue-footed_Booby_316.tif
  • Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
Los Tuneles<br />
Lava tunnels<br />
Isabela Island, <br />
GALAPAGOS,  Ecuador, South America<br />
endemic subspecies
    20170519_Blue-footed_Booby_280.tif
  • Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
Los Tuneles<br />
Lava tunnels<br />
Isabela Island, <br />
GALAPAGOS,  Ecuador, South America<br />
endemic subspecies
    20170519_Blue-footed_Booby_294.tif
  • Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
Los Tuneles<br />
Lava tunnels<br />
Isabela Island, <br />
GALAPAGOS,  Ecuador, South America<br />
endemic subspecies
    20170519_Blue-footed_Booby_291.tif
  • Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
Los Tuneles<br />
Lava tunnels<br />
Isabela Island, <br />
GALAPAGOS,  Ecuador, South America<br />
endemic subspecies
    20170519_Blue-footed_Booby_283.tif
  • Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
Los Tuneles<br />
Lava tunnels<br />
Isabela Island, <br />
GALAPAGOS,  Ecuador, South America<br />
endemic subspecies
    20170519_Blue-footed_Booby_450.tif
  • Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
Los Tuneles<br />
Lava tunnels<br />
Isabela Island, <br />
GALAPAGOS,  Ecuador, South America<br />
endemic subspecies
    20170519_Blue-footed_Booby_309.tif
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) white morph<br />
in Ziricote trees (Cordia dodecandra)<br />
Halfmoon Caye colony<br />
Lighthouse Reef Atoll<br />
Belize<br />
Central America
    20150518_Red-footed_Booby_343.jpg
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) white morph<br />
in Ziricote trees (Cordia dodecandra)<br />
Halfmoon Caye colony<br />
Lighthouse Reef Atoll<br />
Belize<br />
Central America
    20150518_Red-footed_Booby_341.jpg
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) brown morph<br />
Halfmoon Caye colony<br />
Lighthouse Reef Atoll<br />
Belize<br />
Central America
    20150518_Red-footed_Booby_290.jpg
  • Red-footed booby (Sula sula) <br />
Tower Island<br />
GALAPAGOS,  Ecuador, South America
    20161211_Red-footed_booby_86.tif
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) Brown morph<br />
in Ziricote trees (Cordia dodecandra)<br />
Halfmoon Caye colony<br />
Lighthouse Reef Atoll<br />
Belize<br />
Central America
    20150512_Red-footed_Booby_208.jpg
  • Red-footed booby (Sula sula) <br />
Tower Island<br />
GALAPAGOS,  Ecuador, South America
    20161211_Red-footed_booby_74.tif
  • Red-footed booby (Sula sula) <br />
Tower Island<br />
GALAPAGOS,  Ecuador, South America
    20161211_Red-footed_booby_86.jpg
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) white morph<br />
in Ziricote trees (Cordia dodecandra)<br />
Halfmoon Caye colony<br />
Lighthouse Reef Atoll<br />
Belize<br />
Central America
    20150512_Red-footed_Booby_128.jpg
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) white morph<br />
in Ziricote trees (Cordia dodecandra)<br />
Halfmoon Caye colony<br />
Lighthouse Reef Atoll<br />
Belize<br />
Central America
    20150512_Red-footed_Booby_124.jpg
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) white morph<br />
in Ziricote trees (Cordia dodecandra)<br />
Halfmoon Caye colony<br />
Lighthouse Reef Atoll<br />
Belize<br />
Central America
    20150512_Red-footed_Booby_56.jpg
  • Red-footed booby (Sula sula) juvenile<br />
Tower Island<br />
GALAPAGOS,  Ecuador, South America
    20161211_Red-footed_booby_juvenile_2...tif
  • Red-footed booby (Sula sula) juvenile<br />
Tower Island<br />
GALAPAGOS,  Ecuador, South America
    20161211_Red-footed_booby_juvenile_2...tif
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) white morph<br />
Halfmoon Caye colony<br />
Lighthouse Reef Atoll<br />
Belize<br />
Central America
    20150518_Red-footed_Booby_303.jpg
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) white morph<br />
in Ziricote trees (Cordia dodecandra)<br />
Halfmoon Caye colony<br />
Lighthouse Reef Atoll<br />
Belize<br />
Central America
    20150512_Red-footed_Booby_89.jpg
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) white morph<br />
in Ziricote trees (Cordia dodecandra)<br />
Halfmoon Caye colony<br />
Lighthouse Reef Atoll<br />
Belize<br />
Central America
    20150512_Red-footed_Booby_62.jpg
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) white morph<br />
in Ziricote trees (Cordia dodecandra)<br />
Halfmoon Caye colony<br />
Lighthouse Reef Atoll<br />
Belize<br />
Central America
    20150518_Red-footed_Booby_322.jpg
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) white morph<br />
in Ziricote trees (Cordia dodecandra)<br />
Halfmoon Caye colony<br />
Lighthouse Reef Atoll<br />
Belize<br />
Central America
    20150518_Red-footed_Booby_315.jpg
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) white morph<br />
Halfmoon Caye colony<br />
Lighthouse Reef Atoll<br />
Belize<br />
Central America
    20150518_Red-footed_Booby_304.jpg
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) brown morph<br />
Halfmoon Caye colony<br />
Lighthouse Reef Atoll<br />
Belize<br />
Central America
    20150518_Red-footed_Booby_291.jpg
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) white morph<br />
in Ziricote trees (Cordia dodecandra)<br />
Halfmoon Caye colony<br />
Lighthouse Reef Atoll<br />
Belize<br />
Central America
    20150512_Red-footed_Booby_262.jpg
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) white morph<br />
in Ziricote trees (Cordia dodecandra)<br />
Halfmoon Caye colony<br />
Lighthouse Reef Atoll<br />
Belize<br />
Central America
    20150512_Red-footed_Booby_242.jpg
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) White & Brown morph<br />
in Ziricote trees (Cordia dodecandra)<br />
Halfmoon Caye colony<br />
Lighthouse Reef Atoll<br />
Belize<br />
Central America
    20150512_Red-footed_Booby_226.jpg
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) white morph<br />
in Ziricote trees (Cordia dodecandra)<br />
Halfmoon Caye colony<br />
Lighthouse Reef Atoll<br />
Belize<br />
Central America
    20150512_Red-footed_Booby_77.jpg
  • Red-footed booby (Sula sula) <br />
Tower Island<br />
GALAPAGOS,  Ecuador, South America
    20161211_Red-footed_booby_65.tif
  • Red-footed booby (Sula sula) feet<br />
Tower Island<br />
GALAPAGOS,  Ecuador, South America
    20161211_Red-footed_booby_feet_41.jpg
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) Brown morph<br />
in Ziricote trees (Cordia dodecandra)<br />
Halfmoon Caye colony<br />
Lighthouse Reef Atoll<br />
Belize<br />
Central America
    20150512_Red-footed_Booby_188.jpg
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) white morph<br />
in Ziricote trees (Cordia dodecandra)<br />
Halfmoon Caye colony<br />
Lighthouse Reef Atoll<br />
Belize<br />
Central America
    20150512_Red-footed_Booby_95.jpg
  • Red-footed booby (Sula sula) feet<br />
Tower Island<br />
GALAPAGOS,  Ecuador, South America
    20161211_Red-footed_booby_feet_41.tif
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) white morph<br />
in Ziricote trees (Cordia dodecandra)<br />
Halfmoon Caye colony<br />
Lighthouse Reef Atoll<br />
Belize<br />
Central America
    20150518_Red-footed_Booby_331.jpg
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) White & Brown morph<br />
in Ziricote trees (Cordia dodecandra)<br />
Halfmoon Caye colony<br />
Lighthouse Reef Atoll<br />
Belize<br />
Central America
    20150512_Red-footed_Booby_227.jpg
  • Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) white morph<br />
in Ziricote trees (Cordia dodecandra)<br />
Halfmoon Caye colony<br />
Lighthouse Reef Atoll<br />
Belize<br />
Central America
    20150518_Red-footed_Booby_287.jpg
  • Blue-footed Booby diving<br />
Sula nebouxii<br />
Isabela Island<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America
    14726_Blue-footed_Booby.tif
  • Blue-footed Booby<br />
Sula nebouxii<br />
Espanola Island, GALAPAGOS. ECUADOR  South America<br />
RANGE: Pacific Coast of Mexico to Peru and Galapagos
    1064172 Blue-footed booby.tif
  • Blue-footed Boobies (Sula nebouxii excisa) in feeding frenzy aggregaton.<br />
Puerto Villamil, Isabela Island. GALAPAGOS ISLANDS,<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
By far the least common of the three booby species in Galapagos but the Blue-footed Boobies are the most commanly seen as their small colonies are spread throughout the archipelago. They nest close to shore on flat areas. The nests are relatively closely spaced, but consist of nothing more than a shallow scrape in the ground. They have less than an annual breeding cycle and different colonies can be found breeding around the archipelago throughout the year. Their courtship antics are entertaining. In trying to attract a mate the male actually dances. If a female is attracted to him she will join him and together they will dance the 'booby two step'. Sexes are differentiated by the eyes. Males appear to have smaller pupils than females. (females have a darkly stained iris giving the impression of a larger pupil) The female is also larger and her voice is distinct - a honk while the male whistles. They are inshore feeders and are able to dive in shallow water. As they feed close to shore it is feasible for the parent birds to return with food sufficient for three chicks so in a good year they may raise up to three.
    1G9397_Blue-footed_Boobies.tif
  • Blue-footed Boobies (Sula nebouxii excisa) in feeding frenzy aggregaton.<br />
Puerto Villamil, Isabela Island. GALAPAGOS ISLANDS,<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
By far the least common of the three booby species in Galapagos but the Blue-footed Boobies are the most commanly seen as their small colonies are spread throughout the archipelago. They nest close to shore on flat areas. The nests are relatively closely spaced, but consist of nothing more than a shallow scrape in the ground. They have less than an annual breeding cycle and different colonies can be found breeding around the archipelago throughout the year. Their courtship antics are entertaining. In trying to attract a mate the male actually dances. If a female is attracted to him she will join him and together they will dance the 'booby two step'. Sexes are differentiated by the eyes. Males appear to have smaller pupils than females. (females have a darkly stained iris giving the impression of a larger pupil) The female is also larger and her voice is distinct - a honk while the male whistles. They are inshore feeders and are able to dive in shallow water. As they feed close to shore it is feasible for the parent birds to return with food sufficient for three chicks so in a good year they may raise up to three.
    1G9606_Blue-footed_Boobies.tif
  • Blue-footed Boobies Diving (Sula nebouxii excisa)<br />
Santiago Island. GALAPAGOS ISLANDS,<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
By far the least common of the three booby species in Galapagos but the Blue-footed Boobies are the most commanly seen as their small colonies are spread throughout the archipelago. They nest close to shore on flat areas. The nests are relatively closely spaced, but consist of nothing more than a shallow scrape in the ground. They have less than an annual breeding cycle and different colonies can be found breeding around the archipelago throughout the year. Their courtship antics are entertaining. In trying to attract a mate the male actually dances. If a female is attracted to him she will join him and together they will dance the 'booby two step'. Sexes are differentiated by the eyes. Males appear to have smaller pupils than females. (females have a darkly stained iris giving the impression of a larger pupil) The female is also larger and her voice is distinct - a honk while the male whistles. They are inshore feeders and are able to dive in shallow water. As they feed close to shore it is feasible for the parent birds to return with food sufficient for three chicks so in a good year they may raise up to three.
    1G7403_Blue-footed_Boobies_Diving.tif
  • Blue-footed Boobies (Sula nebouxii excisa) in feeding frenzy aggregaton.<br />
Puerto Villamil, Isabela Island. GALAPAGOS ISLANDS,<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
By far the least common of the three booby species in Galapagos but the Blue-footed Boobies are the most commanly seen as their small colonies are spread throughout the archipelago. They nest close to shore on flat areas. The nests are relatively closely spaced, but consist of nothing more than a shallow scrape in the ground. They have less than an annual breeding cycle and different colonies can be found breeding around the archipelago throughout the year. Their courtship antics are entertaining. In trying to attract a mate the male actually dances. If a female is attracted to him she will join him and together they will dance the 'booby two step'. Sexes are differentiated by the eyes. Males appear to have smaller pupils than females. (females have a darkly stained iris giving the impression of a larger pupil) The female is also larger and her voice is distinct - a honk while the male whistles. They are inshore feeders and are able to dive in shallow water. As they feed close to shore it is feasible for the parent birds to return with food sufficient for three chicks so in a good year they may raise up to three.
    1G9406_Blue-footed_Boobies.tif
  • Nazca Boobies, (formerly Masked booby) (Sula granti) Mutual Preening<br />
Punta Cevallos, Española or Hood Island<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
They are intermediate between the blue-footed and red-footed booby. They are also plunge-divers but feed further afield than the blue-foots in the inter-island area. They have fewer large colonies but are widespread throughout the archipelago. Sexes are simular and like the blue-foots, nest on the ground. Usually their nests are near cliff edges. Although they lay 2 eggs they only ever raise one chick. The healthier chick pushed the other out of the guano ring - representing the nest. The parents ignore the battle known as 'obligate sibling murder' and leave the chick to its fate.
    1G5086_Nazca_Boobies.jpg
  • Nazca Boobies (formerly Masked booby) (Sula granti)<br />
Wolf Island<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
They are intermediate between the blue-footed and red-footed booby. They are also plunge-divers but feed further afield than the blue-foots in the inter-island area. They have fewer large colonies but are widespread throughout the archipelago. Sexes are simular and like the blue-foots, nest on the ground. Usually their nests are near cliff edges. Although they lay 2 eggs they only ever raise one chick. The healthier chick pushed the other out of the guano ring - representing the nest. The parents ignore the battle known as 'obligate sibling murder' and leave the chick to its fate.
    2G1771_Nazca_Boobies.tif
  • Nazca Boobies (formerly Masked booby) (Sula granti)<br />
Wolf Island<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
They are intermediate between the blue-footed and red-footed booby. They are also plunge-divers but feed further afield than the blue-foots in the inter-island area. They have fewer large colonies but are widespread throughout the archipelago. Sexes are simular and like the blue-foots, nest on the ground. Usually their nests are near cliff edges. Although they lay 2 eggs they only ever raise one chick. The healthier chick pushed the other out of the guano ring - representing the nest. The parents ignore the battle known as 'obligate sibling murder' and leave the chick to its fate.
    2G1757_Nazca_Boobies.tif
  • Vampire Finch or Sharp-beaked Ground Finch (Geospiza difficilis) feeding on blood from Nazca Booby. (Sula granti)<br />
Wolf Island<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
On Darwin and Wolf Islands this species has developed the interesting feeding habit of pecking the base of the back feathers until the bird bleeds and drinking the blood. Normally they feed on bird lice but this is probably due to the pausity of food and water on these two islands.
    2G1846_Vampire_Finch_&_Nazca_Booby.tif
  • Vampire Finch or Sharp-beaked Ground Finch (Geospiza difficilis) feeding on blood from Nazca Booby. (Sula granti)<br />
Wolf Island<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
On Darwin and Wolf Islands this species has developed the interesting feeding habit of pecking the base of the back feathers until the bird bleeds and drinking the blood. Normally they feed on bird lice but this is probably due to the pausity of food and water on these two islands.
    2G1896_Vampire_Finch_&_Nazca_Booby.tif
  • Vampire Finch or Sharp-beaked Ground Finch (Geospiza difficilis) feeding on blood from Nazca Booby. (Sula granti)<br />
Wolf Island<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
On Darwin and Wolf Islands this species has developed the interesting feeding habit of pecking the base of the back feathers until the bird bleeds and drinking the blood. Normally they feed on bird lice but this is probably due to the pausity of food and water on these two islands.
    2G1858_Vampire_Finch_&_Nazca_Booby.tif
  • Sharp-beaked Ground-Finch (Geospiza difficilis) pair feeding on blood from Nazca Booby (Sula granti), Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
    Minden_00427380.jpg
  • Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) Chick being harrassed by Nazca boobies, (formerly Masked booby) (Sula granti)<br />
Punta Cevallos, Española Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
ENDEMIC TO GALAPAGOS. <br />
CRITICALLY ENDANGERED<br />
However a few pairs nest on Isla de la Plata near the Ecuadorian mainland. +-12,000 pairs breed on the Island of Española in Galapagos. They only come ashore between April and December to breed, otherwise they spend their entire life at sea. Once an albatross chick fledges and goes to sea it will remain there until it is 4 years old before returning to land to breed for the first time. Albatross mate for life and live about 40 years. They form part of the family of tube-nosed birds.
    4GL63_Waved_Albatross_Chick_&_Nazca_...tif
  • Peruvian Boobies Nesting<br />
Sula variegata<br />
Lobos de Afuerra, off PERU.  South America<br />
RANGE: SW Colombia to Chile
    1066287 Peruvian boobies Nesting.tif
  • Peruvian Boobies Nesting Island<br />
Sula variegata<br />
Lobos de Afuera Island off PERU<br />
RANGE;  Coastal sw Colombia to s Chile
    1031630 Peruvian boobies.tif
  • 1PL403_Nazca_Booby_&_Chick.TIF
  • 1026 Day 5 Nazca booby.jpg
  • 1G9567 Blue-footed Boobies.jpg
  • Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)<br />
Isabela Island. GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
2 of the world's 5 frigatebird species inhabit the Galapagos Islands. These birds have the largest wingspan to bodyweight ratio of any bird. This makes them highly manoeuvrable and acrobatic fliers. They are notorious as piratical cleptomaniacs and often steal food from other birds at every opportunity. A frigatebirds is able to discriminate between a bird with a full gullet and one which is empty. The unlucky booby or tropicbird may be plucked out of the air, dangled by the tail and shaken until it regurgitates its food which is then stolen by the frigatebird. The Magnificent frigate is the larger of the two species found in the islands.  In breeding season the male finds a suitable nesting area. Then slowly, over 20 minutes he pumps air into his grossly exaggerated bright red throat pouch until it is the size of a party balloon. As soon as the adult female flies by he loses control and erupts into fits of rapturous head-shaking and vibrating while uttering a shrill high-pitched cry. If the female is suitably impressed she will alight beside him and with his wing jealously protecting her the pair bond is sealed. Only one chick is reared on the flimsy stick nest.
    3G0469_Magnificent_Frigatebird.tif
  • Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)<br />
Isabela Island. GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
2 of the world's 5 frigatebird species inhabit the Galapagos Islands. These birds have the largest wingspan to bodyweight ratio of any bird. This makes them highly manoeuvrable and acrobatic fliers. They are notorious as piratical cleptomaniacs and often steal food from other birds at every opportunity. A frigatebirds is able to discriminate between a bird with a full gullet and one which is empty. The unlucky booby or tropicbird may be plucked out of the air, dangled by the tail and shaken until it regurgitates its food which is then stolen by the frigatebird. The Magnificent frigate is the larger of the two species found in the islands.  In breeding season the male finds a suitable nesting area. Then slowly, over 20 minutes he pumps air into his grossly exaggerated bright red throat pouch until it is the size of a party balloon. As soon as the adult female flies by he loses control and erupts into fits of rapturous head-shaking and vibrating while uttering a shrill high-pitched cry. If the female is suitably impressed she will alight beside him and with his wing jealously protecting her the pair bond is sealed. Only one chick is reared on the flimsy stick nest.
    3G0493_Magnificent_Frigatebird.tif
  • Kicker Rock or León Dormido said to resemble a sleeping lion. It is an eroded tuff cone whose sheer-sided cliffs, cut through the middle are frequented by boobies, frigates and tropic birds. Small boats can pass through thought the narrow sea channel.<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America
    GAL2430_Kicker_Rock.tif
  • Kicker Rock or León Dormido said to resemble a sleeping lion. It is an eroded tuff cone whose sheer-sided cliffs, cut through the middle are frequented by boobies, frigates and tropic birds. Small boats can pass through thought the narrow sea channel.<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America
    GAL2427_Kicker_Rock.tif
  • Kicker Rock or León Dormido said to resemble a sleeping lion. It is an eroded tuff cone whose sheer-sided cliffs, cut through the middle are frequented by boobies, frigates and tropic birds. Small boats can pass through thought the narrow sea channel.<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America
    SC1906_Kicker_Rock.tif
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