Size: 1.4cm x 1.2cm

Meet the blue-footed booby, a seabird that's rather proud of its feet! These Blue-footed Booby Stud Earrings capture the bird's distinctive bright blue feet, long beak and wonderfully curious appearance. Each little bird is hand-painted on sustainably sourced wood, making a colourful addition to your everyday jewellery.

Finished with hypoallergenic stainless steel posts, these lightweight studs are easy and comfortable to wear. They're a fun gift for bird lovers, birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts, particularly anyone fascinated by unusual birds. A great choice for birthdays, Christmas or a little treat for yourself.

Found around the eastern Pacific, particularly the Galápagos Islands, blue-footed boobies are famous for their unusual courtship dance. Males lift their vivid blue feet one at a time in a high-stepping display to attract a mate. The brighter their feet, the more impressive they can appear. It's a wonderfully entertaining bit of bird behaviour, and one that makes this species especially memorable.