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Great Frigatebird

Fregata minor ridgwayi

Photo by llundstrom24
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Description:

Taken at Darwin Bay on Genovesa Island. The birds were choosing mates at this time; males build nests, then inflate their red throat pouch to get the females attention as they are flying overhead. Females have white patches on their throats.

Habitat:

White sandy beach with mangrove trees and other coastal plants

Species ID Suggestions

frigate bird

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PublishedApril 1, 2011

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