Magnificent Frigatebird
FREGATA MAGNIFICENS
Magnificent Frigatebird
FREGATA MAGNIFICENS
The Magnificent Frigatebird is a large sea- bird that is often seen gliding high over the ocean. They have a dark brown to black plumage, long narrow wings and a long forked tail. Males have a scarlet throat pouch that is inflated like a balloon in the breeding season, while females have a white breast. Immature birds have a white head and white underparts.
Frigatebirds can be seen flying high, often circling in search of food. Frigatebirds mainly feed on fish taken from the ocean’s surface when in flight.
FREGATA MAGNIFICENS
The Magnificent Frigatebird is a large sea- bird that is often seen gliding high over the ocean. They have a dark brown to black plumage, long narrow wings and a long forked tail. Males have a scarlet throat pouch that is inflated like a balloon in the breeding season, while females have a white breast. Immature birds have a white head and white underparts.
Frigatebirds can be seen flying high, often circling in search of food. Frigatebirds mainly feed on fish taken from the ocean’s surface when in flight.
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