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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]]. | ||
| − | Frigatebirds are [[ | + | Frigatebirds are [[pirate]]s on other birds; they attack smaller birds and force them to give up their catch of fish.<ref>"Frigatebirds are pirates who harass incoming birds, especially boobies until the victim is so upset that it disgorges its catch" in [http://www.rit.edu/~rhrsbi/GalapagosPages/Frigatebirds.html]</ref> |
One species, the Magnificent Frigatebird, nests in North America, in the [[Dry Tortugas]] off [[Florida]]. | One species, the Magnificent Frigatebird, nests in North America, in the [[Dry Tortugas]] off [[Florida]]. | ||
Revision as of 18:49, August 27, 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 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.