Red-footed Booby

Large seabird of offshore tropical waters around the globe; not seen from the mainland. Adult plumage is variable, but all have bright red feet and colorful bill and face; some have wholly brown plumage, others are white with a black trailing edge to the wings; the tail can be black or white. Immatures of all types are brown overall with dull pinkish feet. Looks smaller and more slender than other boobies, with more crooked wings. Nests on offshore islands (usually in trees and bushes, unlike other boobies, which nest on the ground).

The largest colonies of red-footed boobies near Sri Lanka are in the Chagos archipelago.

The red-footed booby's diet consists mainly of fish and squid. They are strong fliers and swimmers that hunt by diving into the water or catching flying fish in flight.