Booby

usgb/ˈbuːbi/
noun

Type of seabird with a pointed bill and wide wings.

The booby is known for its swift flight.
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Often appears as...

  • blue-footed booby
  • red-footed booby
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Bird Species

The term 'booby' refers to specific seabirds, mostly found in tropical oceans.

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Birdwatchers were excited to spot a blue-footed booby on the coast.
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Unique Features

'Booby' birds have distinctive features like colorful feet and pronounced bills.

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The red-footed booby's namesake feature is its vivid red feet.
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Behavioral Traits

Boobies are known for their diving skills, plunging into the ocean for fish.

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We watched the boobies dive into the sea to catch their prey.
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