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Magnificent Frigatebird (female)

Fregata magnificens

Description:

Females are black, but have a white breast and lower neck sides, a brown band on the wings and a blue eye ring. Immature birds have a white head and underparts.The Magnificent Frigatebird is silent in flight, but makes various rattling sounds at its nest.his species feeds mainly on fi Tsh, and also attacks other seabirds to force them to disgorge their meals. Frigatebirds never land on water, and always take their food items in flight.

Habitat:

Pelagic species; at sea, and commonly along coastlines. Is not bothered by human settlement, and may benefit from human activities such as fishing.

Notes:

@ Puerto Chiquila

1 Species ID Suggestions

Liam
Liam 11 years ago
Magnificent Frigatebird (female)
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1 Comment

tibiprada
tibiprada 11 years ago


Thank you, Liam .. nicely done !

tibiprada
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tibiprada

Mexico

Spotted on Sep 1, 2012
Submitted on Sep 2, 2012

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