Magnificent Frigatebrids (fregata magnificens) frigate bird on tree. (Fregatidae) Islas del la Plata, Galapagos Islands Ecuador

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72878_Ecuador_Fregate. Order: Pelicaniformes. family:Fregatedaes. The name frigate derives from this bird's piratical habit of flying off with the food of other Magnificent Frigatebrids have a wingspan of more than The male has black colouring with purplish highlights. On the chin, there is a brilliant red sac of bare skin which during courtship is puffed up like a balloon. The female is brownish - black colour. The lower parts are pale. The young has white head, neck and lower parts. horizontal

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Location: La Plata, Galapagos Islands Ecuador South America
Photo credit: © DV Wildlife / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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