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Espanola Island Nazca booby
The Nazca Booby is an annual breeder; however, its breeding period varies depending on where the colony is located. that period runs from November to February on Española Island. During courtship, the Nazca Boobies display a rather peculiar dance ritual. The male begins with an action known as ‘sky pointing,’ stretching his beak towards the sky. The female then follows, as in agreement of the courtship. This dance serves to indicate where the nest will be located. The Nazca builds very simple nests. Their nests consist of a simple ring cleared of debris and lined with guano, typically located on rocky ledges along cliffs
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