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Nazca boobies look similar to masked boobies, but have a more salmon-colored bill. They are found primarily in the Galápagos Islands and Malpelo Island, Colombia.
Jenny Howard
Nazca booby
Jenny Howard
Males and females look very similar, though females are ~15% larger than males.
Nazca boobies nest on the ground, forming small nests of feathers and stones.
Jenny Howard
Jenny Howard
This is a juvenile Nazca booby. Before they get their adult feathers, they have a lot of chocolate brown and could be confused with another species. But notice that the chest and belly are all white!
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