A FLOCK THAT EATS TOGETHER

The Blue-footed Booby primarily feeds on fish and squid. Their favorites are anchovies, sardines, mackerel, flying fish, and other small fishes.

In addition, larger Boobies can consume larger prey, so they may have more types of fish on their menu.

Generally, female Boobies are larger than males and can dive deeper into the ocean to hunt for more types of larger fish or squid. The Blue-footed Booby Birds can dive up to 65 feet deep in the hunt for prey.

These Boobies usually hunt in flocks of about a hundred or more and constantly dive from great heights to deep depths for a meal. They usually hunt during the day and rest at night. Moreover, after hunting, they return to their flocks on land. They then find a suitable perch near their flock to enjoy preening themselves after a satiating meal.