Fregata Minor Ridgwayi Collection

Great frigate birds, Fregata minor ridgwayi, flying against a blue sky. South Plaza Island, Galapagos, Ecuador

Great Frigate bird (Fregata minor ridgwayi), South Plaza Island, Galapagos islands, Ecuador

Great Frigate birds (Fregata minor ridgwayi), South Plaza Island, Galapagos islands, Ecuador

South America, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Genovesa, Darwin Bay Beach, great frigatebird
Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Genovesa, Darwin Bay Beach, great frigatebird, (Fregata minor ridgwayi). Great frigatebird displaying with inflated pouch

Great frigatebird and blue-footed booby
Great frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi) female harrassing a blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii excisa, in water) to force it to regurgitate its food. This is known as kleptoparasitism

Ecuador, Galapagos, Genovesa Island. Prince Philips Steps nature trail. Male Great Frigatebird with inflated gular pouch in courtship display (WILD: Fregata minor ridgwayi)

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The Great Frigate bird (Fregata minor ridgwayi) is a magnificent creature found in the Galapagos Islands, specifically South Plaza Island and Genovesa. With its impressive wingspan and striking appearance, it captivates all who encounter it. One can spot these majestic birds soaring through the skies above Darwin Bay Beach on Genovesa Island. Their graceful flight and aerial acrobatics are truly a sight to behold. The males of this species possess an inflated red gular pouch that they use to attract females during mating season. North Seymour Island in the Galapagos also offers a chance to witness the beauty of these frigate birds up close. Here, one can observe a male with his vibrant red gular pouch fully inflated, showcasing his dominance and readiness for courtship. Prince Philips Steps nature trail on Genovesa Island provides another opportunity to admire these incredible creatures. As you hike along the trail, keep an eye out for males displaying their breeding plumage as they perch on branches or glide effortlessly overhead. These frigate birds are not limited to just Ecuador; they can also be found in other parts of Central America. However, it is in the Galapagos Islands where they truly thrive and enchant visitors from around the world. Whether you're exploring South Plaza Island or marveling at their presence on Tower (Genovesa) Island's Darwin Bay Beach, encountering these great frigatebirds will leave you awe-inspired by nature's wonders.