Red-footed Booby
Credit: Carla Kishinami

North American field guide

Red-footed Booby

Sula sula

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71 cm (28") Rare. Tropical oceans. Two color phases. Brown with white tail and white with black wing tips like a small Gannet. Both types have bright red feet. This smallest booby may follow ships and perch on them.

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