Why this Bird Sleeps in the Air

↠ Check out how this African parrot ended up in a cactus in AZ: a wingspan of 2.4 meters, the magnificent frigatebird can stay airborne for several days in a row. In fact, these agile flyers can’t touch the waves – unusually for a seabird, their feathers aren’t waterproof. On land, the magnificent frigatebird also displays unique behavior. To attract a mate, males inflate their red throat pouches and drum on their chests. But which frequency do females prefer? Get the answer in the video and discover more about where magnificent frigatebirds make their home.

🔗 Source: https://www.audubon.org/news/scientists-finally-have-evidence-frigatebirds-sleep-while-flying

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