Gular Collection

Ficus glomerata, doomar or gular
Plate 532 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Magnificent Frigatebird in flight with red gular pouch and twig in beak

Picture No. 11676877
Draco Dussumieri / Southern Flying Lizard randy male casts a yellow bag forward (gular sac) Date:

UTAH. USA. Male sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) struts at lek in mating display
USA, Utah. Male sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) struts at lek in mating display. Male inflates yellow gular air sacs during display. Wasatch Mountains

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

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

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

Great frigate bird. (Fregata minor). Displaying male, bill clappering with backlit red gular pouch
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Male great frigate bird (Fregata minor) in flight showing expanded gular pouch near nesting
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The gular pouch of the Magnificent Frigatebird is truly a sight to behold. As it soars through the sky with grace, its vibrant red pouch stands out against the backdrop of Ecuador's Galapagos Islands. This unique feature not only adds to its magnificence but also serves a purpose in attracting mates. On Genovesa Island, I had the privilege of capturing a close-up portrait of this great frigatebird. Its intense gaze and intricate details showcase its beauty and power. Picture No. 11676877 perfectly encapsulates the essence of this majestic creature. Meanwhile, in Utah, USA, another bird steals the show with its impressive mating display. The male sage grouse struts confidently at a lek, showcasing his elaborate feathers and distinctive gular sacs. It's nature's way of ensuring that only the most worthy females are enticed by his charm. Not limited to birds alone, even plants have their own version of a gular feature. Ficus glomerata, also known as doomar or gular tree, displays clusters of figs that resemble these enchanting pouches found in avian species. Back in Ecuador, amidst Central America's breathtaking landscapes lies an extraordinary scene - a male Magnificent Frigatebird inflating his gular pouch to attract potential mates. This behavior is not only captivating but also essential for survival and continuation of their species. Whether it be on land or in air, from Galapagos Islands to Utah's leks and beyond Central America's borders - these glimpses into nature's wonders remind us just how diverse our world truly is.