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Home / Random Facts / 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, 2024May 15, 2023
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 It also refers to how clumsy these birds are on land.

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