Great Frigatebird Trying to steal food as a Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii excisa) feeds its chick, Fernandina, Galapagos Island
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Great Frigatebird Trying to steal food as a Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii excisa) feeds its chick, Fernandina, Galapagos Island
AU-1642
Great Frigatebird - Trying to steal food as a Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii excisa) feeds its chick
Fernandina / Narborough island. Galapagos Islands. Ecuador
Fregata minor ridgwayi
Auscape
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Feathered Food Fiasco - The Great Frigatebird vs. the Blue-footed Booby
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. In this snapshot from the Galapagos Islands, we witness a hilarious avian showdown that could rival any comedic act. Meet AU-1642, the mischievous Great Frigatebird with an insatiable appetite for mischief and food theft. As a devoted Blue-footed Booby named Fernandina diligently feeds her precious chick, chaos ensues. With its beady eyes fixated on Fernandina's delectable catch, our feathered thief can't resist attempting to snatch a bite. But little does it know that this determined booby is not one to back down easily! With wings flapping furiously and feet planted firmly on the ground, she fiercely defends her feeding territory against this audacious intruder. The scene unfolds like a slapstick comedy routine as AU-1642 swoops in from above, desperately trying to outmaneuver his vigilant opponent. The frantic squawking and comical mid-air acrobatics add an extra touch of amusement to this wild encounter. Amidst all the chaos, we glimpse into the world of bird parenting at its finest – Fernandina's unwavering dedication towards nourishing her hungry chick despite constant interruptions. It serves as a reminder that even amidst nature's relentless battles for survival, love and care prevail. This extraordinary photograph by D. Parer & E. Parer-Cook captures not only
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