Nesting Magnificent Frigatebirds may be seen up close on Seymour Island. The species is a graceful and tireless flyer and can stay aloft for days without landing. Males have a distinctive red “gular” throat pouch which can be enormousely inflated for courting display.
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Magnificent Frigatebird – male displaying
North Seymour Island, Galapagos
July 24, 2007 ©John Schwarz
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Magnificent Frigatebird – juvenile
Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos
July 25, 2007 ©John Schwarz
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Magnificent Frigatebird – juvenile
North Seymour Island, Galapagos
July 24, 2007 ©John Schwarz
