Santa Cruz Island is also popular because of its variety of bird life, including frigate birds, pelicans, and blue-footed boobies ... Nature Galapagos & Ecuador and Andando Tours.

Blue-footed boobies are aptly named, and males take great pride in their fabulous feet. During mating rituals, male birds show off their feet to prospective mates with a high-stepping strut.

There’s only one bird with a funny name and equally funny-looking feet. The blue-footed booby is native to the subtropical regions of the Pacific, where it enjoys coastal temperatures and sunshine.