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Galapagos 2-1-12 North Seymour Male Magnificent Frigatebird  [4 of 12]


The magnificent frigatebird is a large black bird with a long wingspan and a hooked beak for snatching prey out of the water or catching flying fish. The male magnificent frigatebird is known for the large red pouch on his neck and purple iridescence on the wings. During mating season the adult male magnificent frigatebird throws back his head, inflates his throat pouch like a balloon, and shakes trying to capture the attention of female Frigates.
Galapagos 2-1-12 North Seymour Male Magnificent Frigatebird

DATE: 2005-08-06 08:40