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Behold the Blue-footed Booby

10,000 Birds

But the sleekest of the sulids may be found in the family Sulidae. Perhaps that explains why the Galapagos Conservation Trust raises funds to help protect the Islands’ unique wildlife and habitat through the celebration of Blue-footed Booby Day. Blue-footed Booby Day 2011 will be celebrated on Friday, June 17.

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Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Northern Central America: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

Each family group starts with a description of what traits are common to the species within the family, its representation in Northern Central America, and other interesting, relevant facts. Each species account lists the basics—common name, scientific name, measurements in inches and centimeters.