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| There are two types of Frigate birds in the Galápagos: The Great Frigate and the Magnificent Frigate. These are Great Frigate birds which are large, with iridescent black feathers (the females have a white underbelly), have long wings (male wingspan can reach 6 feet) and deeply-forked tails. The males have inflatable red-colored throat pouches, which they inflate to attract females during the mating season. Here, two males are competing for what they perceive to be a good position. |
