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The booby name, for birds, comes from the Spanish word ‘bobo’ meaning clownish or stupid
The booby name, for birds, comes from the Spanish word ‘bobo’ meaning clownish or stupid
Updated on
May 15, 2024
May 15, 2023
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It also refers to how clumsy these birds are on land.
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