Boobies [Sula]

Description

Sula is a genus within the Sulidae family, encompassing several species known as boobies. These birds are medium to large in size, with long wings and pointed bills, adapted for a marine lifestyle that includes diving from heights to catch fish. Boobies are known for their distinctive colorful feet, varying by species from bright blue to red. They breed in large colonies on islands, laying their eggs on the ground or in cliff niches. Boobies are found in tropical and subtropical seas around the world. Their diet primarily consists of small fish and squid, which they capture with precise and agile aerial dives.

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