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lesser frigatebird

Fregata ariel

Description:

The Lesser Frigatebird breeds on small, remote tropical and sub-tropical islands, in mangroves or bushes, and even on bare ground. It feeds mainly on fish (especially flying-fish) and squid, but also on seabird eggs and chicks, carrion and fish scraps (del Hoyo et al. 1992).

Habitat:

Flying over coastal forest/beach in fine weather.

Notes:

There were 8 - 10 birds in the group.

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Scott Frazier
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Scott Frazier

Indonesia

Spotted on May 10, 2011
Submitted on Jul 21, 2011

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