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to create certain vocalizations in order to communicate, scare off rivals (to proclaim territory or dominance), and to locate and attract a mate. The gular sac in this instance amplifies their voice to be heard louder and seemingly closer. Some species of
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130 million years ago, also had a gular pouch, similar to the pelican after which it is named.
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to have this characteristic, where it is only present in males. In addition, the
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Gular skin can be very prominent, for example in members of the order
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frigatebird
ornithology
featherless
mandible
beak
neck
vocal sac
gular fold

Greater sage-grouse
Phalacrocoraciformes
pelicans
cormorants
frigatebirds
gannets
anhingas
plesiomorphic

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