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The infamous and monogamous Blue-Footed Booby tries to impress and court its mate with a lengthy, instinctual dance.  He begins by strutting around “showing off” his dazzling blue feet and follows that by presenting nesting material.  This Booby is demonstrating “sky-pointing,” which is a common move the males use to impress the females.

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The infamous and monogamous Blue-Footed Booby tries to impress and court its mate with a lengthy, instinctual dance. He begins by strutting around “showing off” his dazzling blue feet and follows that by presenting nesting material. This Booby is demonstrating “sky-pointing,” which is a common move the males use to impress the females.

 

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