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Fregata magnificens
Male Magnificent Frigatebirds with their scarlet throat pouch in full display. They are competing for an arriving female (see video). Meanwhile, a juvenile Magnificent Frigatebirds is trying to ensure that the neighbouring male does not accidently push the juvenile off its nest during all the excitement.
Spotted on Nov 23, 2012
Submitted on May 24, 2013
3 Comments
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Quite a video and story of courting!
What a great series of spottings! And the video is very illustrative. Thanks Jasmine!