male galapagos frigate bird inflates his gular pouch |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
navigate by keyword : add attention attract bird black bright brilliant bushes cactus demonstrated display ecuador feathers females fernandina frigate galapagos green gular hawks his inflates island male mating neck other pouch predators protection provide red season seasonhis thorny typical |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A male frigate bird on Fernandina Island in the Galapagos, Ecuador, inflates his bright red gular pouch to attract the attention of a females during the mating season. The typical cactus and thorny bushes provide protection against hawks and other predators. His brilliant green black neck feathers add to the display, as demonstrated from behind by another male. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stockphotos.ro (c) 2024. All stock photos are provided by Dreamstime and are copyrighted by their respective owners. |