Red-footed Booby on the Tree (00005122)
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Description: The Red-footed Booby, also known as Sula sula, is a stunning seabird native to the Midway Atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. These majestic birds breed on Eastern Island, where only about 750 pairs reside. Red-footed Boobies are skilled hunters, often flying long distances over the sea in search of fish and plunging from great heights to catch their prey. With their striking features such as the bright red legs, blue bill, and black wingtips, they are truly captivating creatures.
Location: Hawaiian Islands, Midway, USA
Date of Capture: 20.07.2001