Blue Footed Boobie Bird of Galapagos
The blue footed boobie is one of the most attractive sea birds in Galapagos, specially because of their visually-attractive blue feet.
Blue Footed Bird Many think that this bird is endemic to the Galapagos Islands, and that only thrives here.Its distribution is actually tropical and subtropical. In other places of the world, their nesting colonies are hard to find, but in Galapagos, many islands have selected locations for their reproduction.
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Systematically, a booby is a sea bird (therefore, it feeds exclusively in the ocean) that belongs to the order Pelicaniformes and the family Sulidae. In this family is where you find boobies and gannets. Blue footed boobies birds mate opportunistically and this means in not depending on a calendar basis, but more on the food availability found in the Ocean. As long as the Ocean provides a permanent food resource, this colorful sea bird will stay in full reproduction. This is why months like May and June are just spectacular times of the year to witness their amazing courtship, egg laying, and some chick rearing.
During these months productivity of the ocean increases, and this species of booby looks for mates. The Blue footed courtship ritual could even look at times comical, but these lessons in natural history are endless sources of inspiration. The two stages of courtship are pelican dance, and sky pointing. The sounds they make to attract their mates, and to establish territories, make any visitor site a real highlight. Nests can have up to three eggs, and are clearly marked inside the so called guano ring. The most rewarding nesting colonies are found on Espanola Island (Hood) and North Seymour Island Other important colonies are found along the western shores of Isabela, Fernandina Island, and islets like Daphne Major and Daphne Minor, among others. When visiting a nesting colony of these colorful birds, the Naturalists will always recommend that the group doesn't circle the nesting couple, since this sends a threat message (attack threat) to any wild animal. Those who visit Galapagos will always carry the best memories after exploring the nesting of of a blue footed boobie.
Galapagos Suggested ReadingBirds, Mammals, and Reptiles of the Galapagos Islands: An Identification Guide, 2nd Edition This is the most comprehensive guide to the unique wildlife of the Galapagos, excellent and detailed descriptions of its extraordinary birds, mammals, and reptiles. (Highly recommended)A Traveler's Guide to the Galapagos Islands This book reviews the Islands' history, explains its ecology and the evolution of its wildlife, and tells where to go and what to see and photograph. This guide to the Galapagos Islands is the ideal handbook for anyone thinking of going to the Galapagos Archipelago. (This is a helpful and easy to read guide) Recommended Galapagos ToursExplore Galapagos Islands Staying at Finch Bay Hotel
Discover Galapagos on-board Santa Cruz First Class Ship Cruise Galapagos Islands on-board Isabela II Luxury Yacht
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