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Nazca Booby
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The Nazca Booby is a large, striking seabird found primarily on the Galápagos Islands. With its distinctive white plumage, black-tipped wings, and bright orange or yellow bill, it is easily recognized among other booby species. These birds nest in colonies on rocky islands, wher…
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- The Nazca Booby was only recognized as a separate species from the Masked Booby in 2002 due to genetic and morphological differences.
- Nazca Boobies are known for obligate siblicide, where typically only one chick survives due to aggression between siblings. They can travel great distances over the ocean in search of food and have specialized salt glands to excrete excess salt from seawater.
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