Nazca Booby
Nazca Booby
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The Nazca Booby is a large, distinctive booby found exclusively in the eastern Pacific, known for its bright orange-yellow bill and extensive black on its wings. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Masked Booby.
Where to spot
Found in the eastern Pacific Ocean, breeding on oceanic islands such as the Galapagos, Malpelo, Cocos, and Clipperton. Forages widely in these productive waters.
How to spot
Look for its large size, white body, extensive black on the wings, and particularly its bright orange-yellow bill. It performs impressive plunge-dives for fish. Often seen on oceanic islands or from pelagic boat trips in its range.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its eastern Pacific range, especially near breeding colonies. Breeding seasons vary, but activity is often continuous.
Where to spot
Found in the eastern Pacific Ocean, breeding on oceanic islands such as the Galapagos, Malpelo, Cocos, and Clipperton. Forages widely in these productive waters.
How to spot
Look for its large size, white body, extensive black on the wings, and particularly its bright orange-yellow bill. It performs impressive plunge-dives for fish. Often seen on oceanic islands or from pelagic boat trips in its range.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its eastern Pacific range, especially near breeding colonies. Breeding seasons vary, but activity is often continuous.
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Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Like its close relative, the Masked Booby, the Nazca Booby is known for facultative siblicide, where the older chick actively kills its younger sibling, ensuring more resources for itself.
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