1 Red-footed booby. They rarely nest on land, instead preferring trees. 2 Red-footed booby. They are the smallest of the boobies. 3 Red-footed booby. They are great divers. 4 Red-footed booby. Nests are made out of sticks. 5 6 Nazca booby. Largest of all the boobie birds on the Galapagos Islands. Only one of their chicks survive each mating season. If they lay two eggs, the older chick will kick out the younger one. 7 Nazca booby. Heating its wings under the sun. 8 Blue-footed booby. The males have smaller pupils. 9 Blue-footed booby. They are monogamous. 10 Blue-footed booby. The male stamp his feet on the ground dancing to impress the female is part of the mating ritual. 11 Blue-footed booby. They are marine animals, but come on land to mate. 12 Blue-footed booby. The males have lighter colored feet and whistle while the females honk. 13 Blue-footed booby. Go to Galapagos Section Go to Main Page