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| − | The '''Frigatebirds''' are large [[seabird]]s found in tropical waters. There are five species, all very similar. | + | The '''Frigatebirds''' are large [[seabird]]s found in tropical waters. There are five species, all very similar. They are related to [[gannet]]s, [[cormorant]]s and [[pelican]]s. |
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]]. | 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]]. | ||
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Revision as of 00:31, April 9, 2008
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 parasites 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.