Male's Red Pouch Attracts Female Frigate Birds
If you've never seen a male frigate bird, the odd red pouch under his chin helps identify him.
Analysis by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker
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A male frigate bird can be identified by its bright red pouch that it can expand and vibrate to attract females, which look quite different in comparison. Both have amazing wing spans.
