Observe flocks of masked, red-footed, and blue-footed booby species common to the Galápagos coasts
Observe flocks of masked, red-footed, and blue-footed booby species common to the Galápagos coasts
The masked, or blue-faced, booby (Sula dactylatra), the red-footed booby (S. sula), and the blue-footed booby (S. nebouxii) on the shores of the Galápagos Islands.
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NARRATOR: A flock of masked boobies flying above the ocean is a common sight in the Galapagos Islands, where boobies nest in large colonies.
Two other species, the blue-footed booby and the red-footed booby, are also found there.
These amusing tropical seabirds are known for their tameness and lack of fear of humans.
Two other species, the blue-footed booby and the red-footed booby, are also found there.
These amusing tropical seabirds are known for their tameness and lack of fear of humans.