Meet the Hawa Albatrosses
Boobys
Albatrosses are talented long-distance flyers and hunters who mate for life. Species found in Hawai‘i are the Black-Footed Albatross, the Laysan Albatross, and the Short-Tailed Albatross.
Boobies are diving birds with long bills. Some species can dive up to 30 meters! Species found in Hawai‘i are the Brown Booby, the Masked Booby, and the Red-Footed Booby.
Noddys
Terns
Named for the nodding gestures involved in their courtship routine, noddies typically feed near shore. Species found in Hawai‘i are the Blue Noddy, the Black Noddy, and the Brown Noddy.
Terns are social birds that usually nest in colonies, and dive to feed. Many species are migratory! Species found in Hawai‘i are the Grey-Backed Tern, the Sooty Tern, and the White Tern.
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