Blue-footed booby feet
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Blue-footed booby feet
Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) feet on a rock. The blue feet of this seabird are used in courtship displays. The blue-footed booby is found on the Pacific coasts of Central America and northern South America, and on nearby islands. It eats fish, catching its prey by plunge-diving into shoals from above. It nests in small colonies on islands, laying its eggs directly on the ground. Photographed in the Galapagos Islands
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America Bird Central Coast Coastal Colonial Diver Feet Foot Galapagos Islands Pacific Piscivore Piscivorous Rock Sea Bird Social South American Bluefooted Booby Sula Nebouxii Webbed Webbing
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This print showcases the mesmerizing blue-footed booby feet, belonging to the magnificent Blue-footed booby species (Sula nebouxii). These vibrant blue feet play a vital role in their courtship displays, attracting potential mates with their striking coloration. Native to the Pacific coasts of Central America and northern South America, as well as nearby islands, these seabirds are truly a sight to behold. Known for their exceptional diving skills, the blue-footed booby catches its prey by plunge-diving into shoals from above. Their diet primarily consists of fish, making them skilled piscivores. Nesting in small colonies on islands, they lay their eggs directly on the ground. The Galapagos Islands serve as an ideal habitat for these social creatures where this photograph was captured. The rocky shoreline provides a perfect backdrop for showcasing their webbed feet against the coastal landscape. With its colonial nature and distinctive foot anatomy featuring webbing between each toe, this image beautifully encapsulates both zoological marvel and marine beauty. Displayed by Science Photo Library without any commercial intentions or affiliations mentioned here, this extraordinary print offers viewers an intimate glimpse into the fascinating world of one of nature's most unique avian species - the Blue-footed booby.
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