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Fregata magnificens
The magnificent frigatebird is a large black bird. It is about three feet in length and has a wingspan of over seven feet. In the breeding season, males have a bright red throat pouch. Females have white throats and bellies. The frigatebird has a long gray bill with a hooked tip. It has a deeply forked, scissor-like tail and sharply pointed wings. Immature Description Juvenile similar to adult female, but head entirely white, blending with white chest. Legs, feet, and bill light bluish gray.
Ranguana Caye on Belize Barrier Reef.
Spotted on Oct 17, 2013
Submitted on Oct 27, 2013
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