 
Their name was possibly based on the Spanish slang term bobo, meaning "stupid",as these tame birds had a habit of landing on board sailing ships, where they were easily captured and eaten. Owing to this, boobies are often mentioned as having been caught and eaten by shipwrecked sailors, notably William Bligh of the Bounty and his adherents, during their famous voyage after being set adrift by Fletcher Christian and his followers. APRIL FOOLS to those who thought...somethingelse was gonna come to a usm post.. happy april fools day everyone -hugs-
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Aren't these birds beautiful!!! 
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