A Nasca booby sits on its nest in the middle of a trail in the Galapagos Islands, with the Pacific Ocean behind it.

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Nasca boobies are extremely accustomed to people in the Galapagos Islands. This one was so unafraid that it built its nest in the middle of a frequently used hiking trail.

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Size: 4178px × 2663px
Location: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America
Photo credit: © City Escapes Nature Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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