Magnificent frigatebird

Fregata magnificens

The magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens), frigate petrel or man o' war is a seabird of the frigatebird family Fregatidae.

Family: Frigatebirds Order: Suliformes Conservation: Least Concern

About the Magnificent frigatebird

The magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens), frigate petrel or man o' war is a seabird of the frigatebird family Fregatidae. With a length of 89–114 centimetres (2 ft 11 in – 3 ft 9 in) and wingspan of 2.17–2.44 m (7 ft 1 in – 8 ft 0 in), it is the largest species of frigatebird. It occurs over tropical and subtropical waters off America, between northern Mexico and Peru on the Pacific coast and between Florida and southern Brazil along the Atlantic coast. There are also populations on the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific and the Cape Verde islands in the Atlantic. It is one of the fastest birds in the world, flying at speeds of up to 153 kilometres (95 mi) per hour. The magnificent frigatebird is a large, lightly built seabird with brownish-black plumage, long narrow wings and a dee

Fun Facts About Magnificent frigatebird

With a length of 89–114 centimetres (2 ft 11 in – 3 ft 9 in) and wingspan of 2.17–2.44 m (7 ft 1 in – 8 ft 0 in), it is the largest species of frigatebird.
It is one of the fastest birds in the world, flying at speeds of up to 153 kilometres (95 mi) per hour.
The male has a striking red gular sac which he inflates to attract a mate.
The magnificent frigatebird is a large, lightly built seabird with brownish-black plumage, long narrow wings and a deeply forked tail.
The female is slightly larger than the male and has a white breast and belly.

Conservation Status

The Magnificent frigatebird is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

Order	Suliformes
Family	Frigatebirds
Genus	Fregata
Species	Fregata magnificens

Range & Habitat