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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Magnificent Frigatebird
Fregata magnificens
Order
SULIFORMES
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
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BODY
Length Range:
94-104 cm (37-41 in)
Weight:
1270 g (44.8 oz)
Size:
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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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X