Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Great Frigate Bird Collection

The Great Frigatebird, scientifically known as Fregata minor, is a magnificent creature that can be found in various locations around the world

Background imageGreat Frigate Bird Collection: Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) in tree with pair of Nazca boobies (Sula granti

Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) in tree with pair of Nazca boobies (Sula granti) showing mating behaviour, Genovesa Island, Galapagos

Background imageGreat Frigate Bird Collection: Great frigate birds, Fregata minor ridgwayi, flying against a blue sky

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

Background imageGreat Frigate Bird Collection: Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) pair, male on left. Galapagos, Ecuador

Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) pair, male on left. Galapagos, Ecuador

Background imageGreat Frigate Bird Collection: Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) male displaying inflated gular sac, Galapagos, Ecuador

Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) male displaying inflated gular sac, Galapagos, Ecuador

Background imageGreat Frigate Bird Collection: Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) male displaying inflated gular sac, Galapagos, Ecuador

Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) male displaying inflated gular sac, Galapagos, Ecuador

Background imageGreat Frigate Bird Collection: Great frigatebird (Phaethon aethereus) male at nest site, with gular sac inflated

Great frigatebird (Phaethon aethereus) male at nest site, with gular sac inflated to attract females. Genovesa Island, Galapagos, May

Background imageGreat Frigate Bird Collection: Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor) arriving at nest with chick, San Benedicto Island

Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor) arriving at nest with chick, San Benedicto Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve / Archipielago de Revillagigedo UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site

Background imageGreat Frigate Bird Collection: Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor) in flight over Midway Atoll. Midway

Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor) in flight over Midway Atoll. Midway

Background imageGreat Frigate Bird Collection: Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) attempting to steal food from Nazca booby (Sula granti)

Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) attempting to steal food from Nazca booby (Sula granti) feeding its chick, Genovesa Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Background imageGreat Frigate Bird Collection: Male Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) in breeding condition with semi-inflated throat pouch

Male Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) in breeding condition with semi-inflated throat pouch, Christmas Island, Australia

Background imageGreat Frigate Bird Collection: Strange marsh-birds and waterbirds (coloured engraving)

Strange marsh-birds and waterbirds (coloured engraving)
997547 Strange marsh-birds and waterbirds (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Background imageGreat Frigate Bird Collection: Great Frigate Bird, 1864 (colour litho)

Great Frigate Bird, 1864 (colour litho)
999042 Great Frigate Bird, 1864 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bilder-Atlas zur wissenschaftlich-populAaren Naturgeschichte der VAogel in ihren)

Background imageGreat Frigate Bird Collection: Great Frigatebird male (Fregata minori), Genovesa Island, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Great Frigatebird male (Fregata minori), Genovesa Island, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Background imageGreat Frigate Bird Collection: Adult male great frigatebird (Fregata minor), Genovesa Island, Galapagos Islands

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

Background imageGreat Frigate Bird Collection: Great frigate bird (Fregata minor) in flight against blue sky, Placencia, Stann Creek District

Great frigate bird (Fregata minor) in flight against blue sky, Placencia, Stann Creek District, Belize

Background imageGreat Frigate Bird Collection: Great frigate bird (Frigata minor), Isla Genovesa, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Great frigate bird (Frigata minor), Isla Genovesa, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Background imageGreat Frigate Bird Collection: Great frigate bird (Sula nebouxii), Isla Lobos off Isla San Cristobal

Great frigate bird (Sula nebouxii), Isla Lobos off Isla San Cristobal (San Cristobal Island), Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Background imageGreat Frigate Bird Collection: Great frigate bird. (Fregata minor). Displaying male, bill clappering with backlit red gular pouch

Great frigate bird. (Fregata minor). Displaying male, bill clappering with backlit red gular pouch
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Background imageGreat Frigate Bird Collection: Male great frigate bird (Fregata minor) in flight showing expanded gular pouch near nesting

Male great frigate bird (Fregata minor) in flight showing expanded gular pouch near nesting
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect


All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

The Great Frigatebird, scientifically known as Fregata minor, is a magnificent creature that can be found in various locations around the world. With its impressive wingspan and striking appearance, it never fails to capture the attention of onlookers. One captivating image showcases a pair of Nazca boobies perched alongside a Great Frigatebird in a tree. The contrasting colors and sizes of these birds create an intriguing sight. Another photograph captures a male Great Frigatebird displaying its inflated gular sac, an iconic behavior during courtship rituals. In Galapagos, Ecuador, another male Great Frigatebird proudly displays its inflated gular sac while perched on a branch. This unique feature adds to their charm and allure. Similarly, another photograph from Galapagos shows this bird attempting to steal food from a Nazca booby feeding its chick – highlighting their opportunistic nature. The beauty of these birds extends beyond their behaviors; they are also stunning in flight. A photo taken over Midway Atoll depicts one soaring gracefully through the air with wings outstretched against the backdrop of clear blue skies. Nest sites serve as important habitats for these frigatebirds too. One picture captures them arriving at their nests with chicks on San Benedicto Island – showcasing their dedication towards nurturing future generations. Christmas Island in Australia provides yet another breathtaking scene: a male Great Frigatebird in breeding condition with its semi-inflated throat pouch. This display signifies dominance and attracts potential mates during mating season. Historical illustrations also depict the allure of this species dating back centuries ago when colored engravings showcased strange marsh-birds and waterbirds including the majestic frigates soaring above wetlands or coastlines. As day turns into night, one final photograph reveals an adorable moment - capturing a young Great Frigatebird chick nestled within its nest at sunset on San Benedicto Island - symbolizing hope for the future generation of these remarkable birds.