You’ve probably heard about the adorable blue footed booby dance. In this post, you’ll see two videos that give you the full picture of this mating dance – and the story behind it.

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 Don’t you find the way they move their feet in that slow-motion manner fascinating? In the following video you’ll see more of that display and learn a little bit more about the unique blue footed booby dance.

Watch this Adorable Blue Footed Booby Dance 

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Learn more about them with these 9 blue footed booby facts

Facts About The Blue Footed Booby Dance

 The most important factor in this fancy display is the color of their feet. Sure, they all have blue feet – but the richness of the blue color matters. Because this color is hard to produce, a rich blue is a sure indicator of a healthy bird.

 Another component of this dance, is the gift of a piece of grass or a stick. And while they actually build their nests with this, it is somewhat of a symbol of the male’s ability to provide for their new family.

 And lets not forget the somewhat crazy dance of the male booby. With high steps, wings brought forward and head tilted back, the male struts and flip-flops his way into the females heart. Surprisingly, this dance even continues after mating has taken place.

 When the female accepts her mate, she begins to mirror his movements. Generally speaking, blue footed boobies mate for life.

Best Time to See Blue Footed Booby Dance?

To see this dance yourself, you should plan a trip in April or May. Ask our sales staff for details.

Your Turn

What did you think of this display of the blue footed booby dance? Have you seen this before? Let me know in the comments.