Magnificent Frigatebird

Fregata magnificens

Order

PELECANIFORMES

Family

Frigatebirds (Fregatidae)

Code 4

MAFR

Code 6

FREMAG

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Hooked Seabird
Eye Color: Dark brown with black orbital ring.
Head Pattern: Plain, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Black with purple gloss.
Forehead Color: Black with purple gloss.
Nape Color: Black with purple gloss.
Throat Color: Bright red
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 94-104 cm (37-41 in)
Weight: 1270 g (44.8 oz)
Size: 5. Very Large (32 - 72 in)
Color Primary: Black, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts: Black
Upperparts: Black with purple gloss.
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Graceful., Very high effortless soaring flight.
Wingspan Range: 208-239 cm (82-94 in)
Wing Shape: Long-Wings
Tail Shape: Forked Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Black

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