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15th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
My Awesome Blue Feet

During mating season the Blue-footed Boobys in the Galapagos Islands raise a foot to impress their potential mate. They take turns showing off their very turquoise feet to each other as part of their courtship ritual.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2017
Date Uploaded: 09.2017
Photo Location: Ecuador
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Copyright: © Beverly Houwing