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The blue-footed booby is native to the tropical waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean. The blue-footed booby has bright, chalky, pastel-blue feet attached to its white body. With its webbed feet, this tropical seabird is clumsy on land, but is skillful in its diving and swimming after fish. The name booby comes from the Spanish word "bobo," which means stupid fellow. The birds appear stupid because of their clumsiness and apparent lack of fear around people.