Booby ... A booby is a seabird in the genus Sula, part of the family Sulidae. Boobies are closely related to the gannets (Morus), which were formerly included in Sula.

Booby, any of six or seven species of large tropical seabirds constituting the family Sulidae (order Pelecaniformes or Suliformes). Their bills are long, their bodies cigar-shaped, and their wings long, …

Clumsy on land but incredibly agile in the air, blue-footed boobies (Sula nebouxii) are seabirds that are recognized by their bright blue feet.

The Blue-footed Booby has captivated the human imagination for centuries with its mating display, in which its vivid baby-blue feet play a key role. The other part of the name—booby—is reportedly …

Often shown in documentaries about the Galapagos, where pairs bow and shuffle and show off their blue feet, the Blue-footed Booby also nests as far north as western Mexico. In some years, small …

Booby birds are primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world’s oceans. Their distribution varies depending on the species. The Brown Booby enjoys the widest range, inhabiting …

Boobies are medium-to-large-sized seabirds, boasting streamlined bodies designed for diving and strong, pointed bills for capturing prey. Their plumage varies from species to species but generally …

Immature has dusky brownish head and neck and grayish feet. All plumages told from Brown Booby by white at the base and tip of the tail. Typically flies and soars fairly high up. Feeds by spectacular, …

Sep 19, 2023 · These birds are the Brown Booby, Masked Booby, and the Red-footed Booby. No matter where they live, all types of boobies nest in colonies on remote islands and sea cliffs, and make …

Aug 15, 2025 · Explore the intriguing world of booby birds: their unique adaptations, global habitats, and the surprising history behind their name.