Galapagos – Birds – Boobies
The masked booby, which is also widespread, is somewhat larger than its blue-footed relative and can be easily recognized by its black “mask” and dark wing coverts. The ponderous masked boobies breed only on the edges of the rocky cliffs, where they can take off with the updraft. In contrast to the blue-footed boobies, they fish much further out at sea.
Their courtship phase is subject to uniform intervals, which can vary from one island to another.
There is advertising and hooking up for all it’s worth. During courtship, the boobies have practically no flight distance. You can approach them up to the shortest distance. The nest sites are carefully selected and prepared.
The masked boobies have a considerable body size. It is particularly impressive to watch the animals in flight.
Of the two hatched young, only the firstborn survives, which receives all the care and care of its parents. The other is simply rejected and left to its sad fate. The little ones are always cute to look at and they are not shy at all.
Pictures Galapagos – Birds – Boobies
