The Blue-Footed Booby: A fun and adventure-filled children’s picture book written and illustrated by award-winning Rob Biddulph, the creative star behind the viral and phenomenal #DrawWithRob

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As many of you already know, the word ‘booby’ wasused in old Englishto refer to a dimwit, lunk-head, crazy person, clown, idiot, simpleton, or all around silly fellow. The blue-footed booby’s name originally came from the Spanish work ‘ bobo‘ meaning ‘stupid fellow.’

They are marine birds that reside on islands of the Pacific Ocean. As migratory birds, they will move along the coasts of California, Mexico, Ecuador, and Peru throughout the year. By following guidelines and maintaining a respectful distance, visitors can enjoy memorable encounters while preserving the well-being of the Blue Footed Booby and its environment.Blue-footed Booby - Sula nebouxii". NatureWorks. Archived from the original on 19 March 2013 . Retrieved 26 November 2012.

The striking blue color of their feet is due to pigments consumed through their diet. These pigments are called carotenoids and can be found in a variety of fish.Palmer, R. S., Editor (1962). Handbook of North American Birds. Volume 1: Loons Through Flamingos. Yale University Press, New Haven, CT, USA. a b Harris, M. 2001. "Sula nebouxii" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed September 22, 2013 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/Sula_nebouxii/ The Blue Footed Booby’s diet, rich in fish and carotenoid-rich prey, contributes to the accumulation of pigments that give their feet their distinctive blue color. In summary, the Blue Footed Booby is a captivating seabird known for its vibrant blue feet, unique behaviors, and important ecological role. Their sharp eyesight helps them spot groups of fish in the dark waters below. 14. Their large feet are also used when raising young