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Magnificent Frigatebirds

Fregata magnificens

Photo by JasmineJ
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Description:

Male Magnificent Frigatebirds with their scarlet throat pouch in full display. They are competing for an arriving female (see video). Meanwhile, a juvenile Magnificent Frigatebirds is trying to ensure that the neighbouring male does not accidently push the juvenile off its nest during all the excitement.

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Magnificent Frigatebird

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PublishedMay 24, 2013

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