Red-footed Booby on the tree (00004989)
Description: The Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) is a colorful seabird native to the Midway Atoll. Only about 750 pairs of these impressive birds breed on the remote Eastern Island. They are skilled hunters, flying long distances in search of fish and plunging from great heights into the sea to catch their prey. With their bright red legs and feet, blue bill, and distinctive black wingtips, they are truly a sight to behold. Explore the fascinating world of the Red-footed Booby in this image.
Location: Hawaiian Islands, Midway, USA
Date of Capture: 20.07.2001