Booby Blue-Footed (sula nebouxii) female selecting a male – Galapagos

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Booby Blue-Footed (sula nebouxii) female selecting a male – Galapagos

We witnessed the amazing ritual of a female selecting a male.  She would look at several males, all standing on rocks in a circle making wing movements.  This is a series of photos.

  • Species:Blue-Footed Booby (sula nebouxii)
  • Bird Type:Female selecting a male
  • FamilyGannets, Boobies (Sulidae)
  • Date Taken20120725
  • Location:Coastal Zone
  • Area:North Seymour
  • Country:Galapagos
  • Region:Southern America
Photo File Ref: BOG03201a Booby Blue-Footed (m) 2 North Seymour Galapagos Jul12 PH8_7473
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