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Behold the Blue-footed Booby

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They are daring divers, powerful underwater swimmers, and cooperative hunters. However, Sula nebouxii is most closely associated with Ecuador’s evocative Galápagos Islands. Anyone who has observed gannets or boobies in action can attest to how impressive their acrobatics can be. sula ) and Nazca Booby ( S.

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The Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingbirds–A Hummer Book Review

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In 2012, I reviewed The Jewel Hunter , an absorbing narrative in which author Chris Goodie travelled throughout Asia, Africa, and Australasia to observe and photograph every Pitta species in the world. A passion for one bird family is also very useful.