Galapagos Birds – Magnificent Frigatebird Resting its Beak
Galapagos Birds – Magnificent Frigatebirds in Contrast
The Magnificent Frigatebird is 100 cm (39 in.) long with a 215 cm (85 in) wingspan. Males are all-black with a scarlet throat pouch that is inflated like a balloon in the breeding season. The contrast between the inflated versus deflated pouch above is striking.
Photos by Ravi 
What amazing birds!
They sure are!
excellent shot and timing Ravi!!! Nat Geo material!!
Thanks. You are too kind!
Amazing bird. Never seen anything like it!
This is the most watched male bird in Galapagos
Thank you for this! One day I hope to see one of these beautiful birds with my own eyes!
I hope you do so, Janet.
What awesome creatures!
They sure are, especially the males with their bright red pouches