Frigatebirds

Frigatebirds are seabirds native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the world's oceans. They have slender black wings and a wingspan of up to 2.3 metres (7.5 feet). One of the frigatebirds' signature features is their forked tails, which make it easier to distinguish them in the sky. Male frigatebirds are famous for their bright red pouches, which they inflate to attract females during breeding season.

Despite being seabirds, frigatebirds can’t swim or land on water; their feathers are not waterproof. They are excellent gliders, able to soar for days without touching the ground and spend most of their time gliding above the ocean water. They are skilful hunters who find most of their food in the ocean, feeding mainly on fish and squid. Unable to dive, they snatch fish from the surface of the water. Apart from hunting, frigatebirds also get their food by stealing it from other seabirds.