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Magnificent Frigatebird -
Fregata
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| The Magnificent Frigatebird is a large bird, averaging 38-40
inches in length and having an eight-foot wingspan. Its mostly black in
color with very long pointed wings, a deeply forked tail, and a long hooked
bill. The male has a brilliant red throat pouch in breeding season and
inflates it to huge size during courtship. The female has a white-colored
breast. Young birds have a white head and under parts. These birds
eat fish, squid, and crustaceans plucked from the water's surface. They
also rob other seabirds of their food. |
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