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Frigate Bird Collection

The frigate bird, also known as the Great Frigatebird, is a captivating creature found in South America and specifically on the Galapagos Islands

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: Shipwreck survivors adrift on a raft in the South Seas (coloured engraving)

Shipwreck survivors adrift on a raft in the South Seas (coloured engraving)
3630073 Shipwreck survivors adrift on a raft in the South Seas (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: Fish-Destroying Birds (engraving)

Fish-Destroying Birds (engraving)
1616463 Fish-Destroying Birds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fish-Destroying Birds)

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: Frigate Bird, 1891 (colour litho)

Frigate Bird, 1891 (colour litho)
1001449 Frigate Bird, 1891 (colour litho) by Broinowski, Gracius (1837-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: A The Birds of AustraliaA, 1891)

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: The Pacific: shipwreck survivors adrift on a raft in the South Seas; forest in New Holland

The Pacific: shipwreck survivors adrift on a raft in the South Seas; forest in New Holland (Australia)
3630082 The Pacific: shipwreck survivors adrift on a raft in the South Seas; forest in New Holland (Australia); a Pacific island (coloured engraving) by German School

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: The Frigate Bird (engraving)

The Frigate Bird (engraving)
2781091 The Frigate Bird (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Frigate Bird. Illustration for Chatterbox (1892).); © Look and Learn

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: Frigate Bird (chromolitho)

Frigate Bird (chromolitho)
3099746 Frigate Bird (chromolitho) by Giacomelli, Hector (1822-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frigate Bird. Illustration for Beautiful Birds drawn by Giacomelli (Thomas Nelson, c 1885)

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: Great frigatebird, Fregata minor nicolli

Great frigatebird, Fregata minor nicolli
Bird specimen collected by Robert Falcon Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: A Frigatebird Sitting In A Nest; Galapagos, Equador

A Frigatebird Sitting In A Nest; Galapagos, Equador

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: Wilsons frigate bird, Fregata wilsoni

Wilsons frigate bird, Fregata wilsoni
Bird specimen collected by Robert Falcon Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: Galapagos Islands, A frigatebird on North Seymour island inflates his red pouch to attract a mate

Galapagos Islands, A frigatebird on North Seymour island inflates his red pouch to attract a mate

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: South America, Ecudador, Galapagos Islands. Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor) male

South America, Ecudador, Galapagos Islands. Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor) male
South America, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands. Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor) male

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: Mother frigate bird tenaciously protects her chick, Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda

Mother frigate bird tenaciously protects her chick, Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: A small pod of four or five killer whales (Orcinus orca) feeding amongst frigatebirds between

A small pod of four or five killer whales (Orcinus orca) feeding amongst frigatebirds between Fernandina and Isabela Islands, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: Great frigatebird C016 / 6194

Great frigatebird C016 / 6194
Great frigatebird (Fregata minor nicolli). Specimen collected by Robert Falcon Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: Wilsons frigate bird

Wilsons frigate bird (Fregata wilsoni). Specimen collected by Robert Falcon Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: Frigate bird colony in the Codrington lagoon, Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda, West Indies

Frigate bird colony in the Codrington lagoon, Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: Fregata minor, great frigatebird

Fregata minor, great frigatebird
Plate 961, hand coloured copper engraving by Francois Nicolas Martinet from Georges Louis Leclerc, le comte de Buffons Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux, Vol. 9, (1784)

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: Fregata magnificens, magnificent frigatebird

Fregata magnificens, magnificent frigatebird
Plate 271 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: Adult male great frigatebirds (Fregata minor), Genovesa Island, Galapagos Islands

Adult male great frigatebirds (Fregata minor), Genovesa Island, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: Magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens), Punta Pitt, San Cristobal Island

Magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens), Punta Pitt, San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: Juvenile magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) attacking an Elliots storm petrel

Juvenile magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) attacking an Elliots storm petrel (Oceanites gracilis galapagoensis), Punta Pitt, San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: Ecuador. A male Magnificent Frigatebird inflates his gular pouch to attract females

Ecuador. A male Magnificent Frigatebird inflates his gular pouch to attract females on North Seymour Island in the Galapagos

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Great frigatebird (Fregata minor), Isla Lobos off Isla San Cristobal

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Great frigatebird (Fregata minor), Isla Lobos off Isla San Cristobal (San Cristobal Island)

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) adult male, silhouetted in flight with inflated

Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) adult male, silhouetted in flight with inflated gular pouch, Galapagos Islands

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: Great frigatebird and blue-footed booby

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

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: Ecuador, Galapagos, Genovesa Island. Prince Philips Steps nature trail. Male

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

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: Juvenile magnificent frigatebird. (Fregata magnificens). North Seymour Island, Galapagos, Ecuador

Juvenile magnificent frigatebird. (Fregata magnificens). North Seymour Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: Juvenile great frigate birds (Fregata minor) vie for food on nesting

Juvenile great frigate birds (Fregata minor) vie for food on nesting and breeding site on North Seymour Island in
Michael Nolan / SpecialistStock

Background imageFrigate Bird Collection: Adult male great frigate bird (Fregata minor) at nesting and breeding site

Adult male great frigate bird (Fregata minor) at nesting and breeding site (note red expanded gular pouch)
Michael Nolan / SpecialistStock



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The frigate bird, also known as the Great Frigatebird, is a captivating creature found in South America and specifically on the Galapagos Islands. With its majestic wingspan and striking appearance, it is truly a sight to behold. There are different species of frigate birds that can be found in this region. One of them is the Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor), which is predominantly seen in Ecuador's Galapagos Islands. The male of this species boasts an impressive display with its vibrant red throat pouch inflated during mating season. Another notable species is Wilson's frigate bird (Fregata wilsoni). These magnificent birds are often depicted in historical engravings, such as one showcasing shipwreck survivors adrift on a raft in the South Seas. They have long been associated with tales of adventure and survival. These fish-destroying birds have earned their name due to their unique hunting technique. They skillfully snatch prey from the ocean surface using their hooked bills while soaring high above the water. Throughout history, artists have been captivated by these fascinating creatures. In 1891, a color lithograph titled "Frigate Bird" was created to showcase their beauty. Another engraving depicts a Pacific island where these birds thrive amidst lush forests and pristine landscapes. One cannot help but marvel at these incredible beings when observing them up close. A photograph captures a frigate bird sitting peacefully in its nest on one of the Galapagos Islands –a true testament to nature's wonders. On North Seymour Island within the Galapagos archipelago, visitors may witness an extraordinary spectacle: a male frigatebird inflating his bright red pouch to attract potential mates. This mesmerizing display showcases both power and grace simultaneously. The presence of these great frigatebirds enriches not only Ecuador's Galapagos Islands but also all of South America with their awe-inspiring presence. Their ability to adapt and thrive in diverse environments is a testament to their resilience.