Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor)

21 Apr 2016
Dutch, English of Scientific names.
Species Order Family
Grote fregatvogel Fregatvogels, genten, aalscholvers en slangehalsvogels Fregatvogels
Great Frigatebird Fregatebirds, Gannets and Cormorants Frigatebirds
Fregata minor Suliformes Fregatidae

Genovesa Island

2015:05:03
Grote fregatvogel

This is how the throat looks when not inflated.

Genovesa Island

2015:05:03
Grote fregatvogel

It does not look really comfortable, such a big throat.

Genovesa Island

2015:05:03
Grote fregatvogel

Genovesa Island

2015:05:03
Grote fregatvogel

Genovesa Island

2015:05:03
Grote fregatvogel

A group of Great Frigatebird males showing their red throats. From a distance, this makes a large red spot, which is more likely to attract females.