While it may look clown-like, the blue-footed booby is serious when it comes to romance.

Like a rehearsed dance routine, its mating display is a means to woo a mate – a flamboyant expression of suitability.

Watch as they mirror each other’s movements. Playful. Elegant. Precise.

There’s a lot at stake: if all goes to plan, this pairing could last a lifetime.

The bird’s blue feet play a crucial role in the mating ritual: the brighter the colour and the higher the strut, the healthier and more desirable the bird.

Days of preening his feathers is about to pay off for this handsome booby. This is flirting at its finest.

What do your feet say about you?

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