Blue-Footed Booby - Bizarre Animal #6 EDITED

This is the sixth in a series of "bizarre animal" swaps. These will be depicting real animals -- but ones that are almost fantasy in appearance or behavior. I am planning on picking a variety of mammals, insects, reptiles, birds, invetebrates, etc. over the course of this series.

The image size will be a standard ATC. I hope for a lot of participation in this swap. With that in mind you can portray the Blue-footed Booby as either an illustration or via any print-making method.

The Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii) is a long-winged marine sea-bird. The name is derived from the Spanish “bobo" (meaning stupid or foolish) due to the birds clumsy behavior on land. Boobies are strictly marine and only come ashore to breed on the tropical and subtropical islands of the Pacific Ocean (most famously, the Galapagos Islands).

Blue-footed Boobies are specialized fish eaters feeding on small school fish like sardines, anchovies, mackerel, and flying fish. They have long pointed wings, a wedge shaped tail, excellent binocular vision and permanently closed nostrils made for diving.

The courtship of the Blue-footed Booby consists of the male flaunting his blue feet and dancing to impress the female. During the dance, the male will spread his wings, make a high-piping whistle noise, and stamp his feet on the ground. The female parades in front of the male in awe of his splendid blue feet! :)

Specifics:

•1 ATC for 1 Partner

•Illustrations or print-making method of choice. Originals only please.

•Card backside should include artist's information, title, & date.

•Theme: Blue-footed Booby

•4.9+, no unexplained 3s or 1s

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.