Experience the Impressive Flight of the Red-footed Booby on Midway Atoll (00004921)
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Description: The Red-footed Booby, scientifically known as Sula sula, is a fascinating seabird native to Midway Atoll. Approximately 750 pairs of these birds breed on the Eastern Island of the Atoll. These majestic creatures are known for their spectacular flying skills and their hunting prowess for fish. The Red-footed Booby is anything but clumsy, as its name might suggest. With their striking features such as bright red feet, black wingtips, and blue bills, they are a true spectacle in the bird world.
Location: Hawaiian Islands, Midway, USA
Date of Capture: 18.07.2001