By Administrator | June 1st, 2010
Frigate
The main feature of a male frigate bird is a throat sac which during the breeding season changes from its normal orange color to bright red and is inflated like a balloon completely dwarfing the head of the bird. The sac is used primarily to attract females overhead and to warn other males against intruding on the breeding territory.
Photo taken on the Galapagos island of North Seymour.
Photo Courtesy of David Motherwell
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June 13th, 2010 at 5:16 am
David,
A most unusual subject depicted in a natural habitat setting. Unique photography with outstanding color. In viewing this photo you feel as though you are physically there. Some how you also have the feeling that the subject is uncomfortable and you have an urge to help him collapse his sac. Great capture of just one of the wonderful creatures of Mother Nature created by God.
June 14th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Nice picture, David.