The Great Frigate Birds are large black sea birds of the South Pacific, South Atlantic and Indian Ocean regions. They can measure up to a meter in length and primarily feed on fish at the surface of the sea, mostly consisting of flying fish. The most notable feature of these interesting birds are the males inflatable red chests. As with many bird species, the males use this to attract female counterparts. You will find these Frigate Birds all over the Galápagos Archipelago, concentrating themselves on high cliff walls and soaring gracefully overhead.
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