Engovatov 0 #1 April 18, 2002 Boobies--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Boobies belong to the family Sulidae, which also includes gannets. In the Galapagos, there are three boobies: the masked booby (Sula dactylatra), the red-footed booby (Sula sula) and the blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii). Despite the obvious color differences, the three boobies are very similar in body shape, with the masked being the largest and the blue-footed the smallest. Though small by comparison, the blue-footed booby has, proportionately, the largest tail of the three. All three have torpedo-like bodies with sharply pointed beaks.. Boobies are plunge divers and their dive is spectacular. When they spot fish, from 30-50 feet in the air, they power-dive, beak-down into the water, folding their wings back only at the last minute disappearing for several seconds and then bobbing up to the surface. Blue-footed boobies dive in remarkably shallow water, and they use their large tails to pull themselves out of the dive. One usually sees individual birds fishing, but it is not at all uncommon to see a small group of boobies flying in formation, heads down, looking for fish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyberskydive 0 #2 April 18, 2002 ummmmmmmmmmm........ i prefer the less "winded approach-lmfao - something along the lines of:( . )( . )two circles and two dotsbut this sounds more like my ideal interaction with them, preferably those of one we all know ;)QuoteCyber is a plunge diver and his dive is spectacular. When he spots "boobies", from 30-50 feet in the air, he power-dives, head-down into the sheets, folding his arms back only at the last minute disappearing for several seconds and then bobbing up to the surface.although I think I can hold my breath a little longer ;).....there is no spoon--------------------My website Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #3 April 18, 2002 Quotebut it is not at all uncommon to see a small group of boobies flying in formation, heads down, looking for fish. Sounds like a group of skydivers at the "Blue Room" or the "Supper Club" on Saturday night in Auburn, Alabama. "It's all about the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Engovatov 0 #4 April 19, 2002 > "It's all about the BOOBIES!" I do not think I agree. It is also about petrels, albatrosses, and pinguins.Just look at this picture attached, it shows a good pair of Boobies.Listen to boobies calling: http://www.terraquest.com/galapagos/wildlife/sound/rboobie.wav Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 #5 April 19, 2002 BAHWAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH !!!You got 'em all!!! I love twisted zoology humor! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dove 0 #6 April 19, 2002 Wow! Those really ARE nice boobies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumperpaula 0 #7 April 20, 2002 Quote .......Though small by comparison, the blue-footed booby has, proportionately, the largest tail........ Classic! Fly Your Slot ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Engovatov 0 #8 April 20, 2002 >Though small by comparison, the blue-footed booby has, proportionately, the largest tailAnd did you check their ARCH on this picture !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #9 April 20, 2002 yea but can they free fly??????????if ya can't dodge it RAM IT !!!!!!click me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Engovatov 0 #10 April 20, 2002 >yea but can they free fly??????????It says (see the first post): "..it is not at all uncommon to see a small group of boobies flying in formation, heads down.."Umm.. free.. flying.. boobies.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #11 April 20, 2002 ok!!! as long as they free flyif ya can't dodge it RAM IT !!!!!!click me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites