These boobies live off the western coasts of Central and South America. The Galápagos Islands population includes about half of all breeding pairs of blue-footed boobies.

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Boobies travel in parties of about 12 to areas of water with large schools of small fish. When the lead bird sees a fish shoal in the water, it signals to the rest of the group and they all dive in unison, …

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In the Galápagos, when there's no food to be found, the sharp-beaked ground finch adapts with a bloodthirsty appetite. Their target: nearby seabirds called boobies. Subscribe:...

Dec 5, 2025 · This listing features the January/February 2026 issue of National Geographic Little Kids. The cover showcases the striking blue-footed booby, a fascinating seabird known for its bright blue …

People who can see Blue-footed Boobies in their natural habitat—the tropical and subtropical regions of the Pacific Ocean—are afforded a glimpse into the amazing adaptations and behaviors of these birds …

Blue-footed boobies sleep at night, generally on land, and feed at sea during the day. Sometimes boobies feed in a group. They often fly far out to sea to look for their prey—small fish such as...

It is one of six species of the genus Sula - known as boobies. It is easily recognizable by its distinctive bright blue feet which play a key role in courtship rituals with the male visually displaying his feet to …