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Blue footed boobies are one of the most recognizable and iconic animals in the Galapagos Islands. They get their name due to the distinctive blue feet that are a result of their diet. Boobies fly low over the ocean in flocks, looking for schooling fish feeding near the surface. When they spy a school below, they all tuck in their wings and make a coordinated dive to capture a mouthful of fish. The synchronized dive makes it nearly impossible for baitfish to avoid all of the beaks at once. The Galapagos Islands are home to some of the most diverse and unique animals on the planet. These birds make their home on Santa Cruz Island near the neighbouring Island, Baltra. They perch on the cliffs and rocks along the shore, building their nests close to the water's edge. As soon as they are old enough to fly, they look for their food in the waves nearby. Boobies get their name from the original term, "Bobo" that was used to describe them. Bobo means "clown" and refers to their apparent lack of intelligence.