Flock of Atafa (Frigate Birds) in Pago Pago Harbor - YouTube
Today the Sapphire Princess cruise ship visited the port of Pago Pago, American Samoa. While I was filming the ship tying up, a gang of Atafa (Frigate Birds)...
Atafu - Wikipedia
Lizards, rats, and seabirds are common on Atafu island.[6] The atoll attracts a wide variety of fish in large numbers. The eastern side of the lagoon is a nearly continuous thin strip of land with one small break halfway along its length.
List of birds of Samoa - Wikipedia
This is a list of the bird species recorded in Samoa. The avifauna of Samoa include a total of 100 species, of which 9 are endemic, and 5 have been introduced by humans and 23 are rare or accidental. 13 species are globally threatened.
Magnificent Frigatebird - All About Birds
Beachgoers delight in this large, black pterodactyl-like bird that soars effortlessly on tropical breezes with hardly a flap, using its deeply forked tail to steer. Watching a Magnificent Frigatebird float in the air truly is, as the name implies, magnificent.
Magnificent Frigatebird Identification - All About Birds
Beachgoers delight in this large, black pterodactyl-like bird that soars effortlessly on tropical breezes with hardly a flap, using its deeply forked tail to steer. Watching a Magnificent Frigatebird float in the air truly is, as the name implies, magnificent.
Lesser Frigatebird (Atafa) Fregata ariel Unless otherwise indicated with the following symbols, the birds are found in both Samoa and American Samoa. “S” (Samoa only, not found in American Samoa) and “AS” (Amer-ican Samoa only, not found in Samoa). All birds shown are native to Samoa, but not restricted to the archipelago except:
Hadada ibis - Wikipedia
Hadeda feed on insects, millipedes and earthworms, using their long scimitar -like bill to probe soft soil. They also eat larger insects, such as the Parktown prawn, and also spiders and small lizards. These birds also feed readily on snails and often …
American Samoa Specialized Hospital - ahl.design
The iconic roof sets the tone for arriving experiences, drawing inspiration from the atafa bird—an immensely significant cultural symbol for Polynesians. The atafa's migratory patterns historically served as a guide for Polynesian voyagers, aiding them in navigating uncharted waters and reaching new destinations.
Sacred bird focal point for this year's Pasifika - NZ Herald
The frigate-bird theme will feature strongly at this year's 17th Pasifika Festival, with the 10 villages - representing Niue, Tahiti, Tokelau, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Tonga, Samoa, the Cook Islands,...
20 Animals & Birds Found in Samoa - Samoa Pocket Guide
Sep 20, 2024 · 17. Atafa (Lesser Frigatebird) Not forgetting our seabird friends, dozens of species can be seen off the coast of Samoa with important seabird nesting habitats being found on off-shore islands, such as Nu’utele and Nu’uala in the Aleipata Islands. Great and lesser frigatebirds are among some of the common seabird species in Samoa, along ...