Frigatebird

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The Frigatebirds are large seabirds found in tropical waters. There are five species, all very similar. They are related to gannets, cormorants and pelicans.

In the breeding season the male takes on a startling appearance, when its red throat pouch swells up almost to the end of its bill, in order to attract a female.

Frigatebirds are pirates on other birds; they attack smaller birds and force them to give up their catch of fish.[1]

One species, the Magnificent Frigatebird, nests in North America, in the Dry Tortugas off Florida.

References

  1. ↑ "Frigatebirds are pirates who harass incoming birds, especially boobies until the victim is so upset that it disgorges its catch" in [1]
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