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Image
No : RA2122
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| A male Frigate
bird (Frigata sp.) soars overhead with its gular pouch partially
inflated. These aggressive birds are spectacular to watch in
the air as they soar overhead or harass boobies to take their
food. The red gular pouch can be filled with air and is used
to attract females in the spring. The male will find a site,
put together a loose bunch of sticks and call it a nest. Then
as the females fly in close for a look, the males spread their
wings, ruffle their feathers, puff up their pouch and throw
their heads back while giving their most impressive call. |
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