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Magnificent Frigatebird
Fregata magnificens
(L 40" WS 90" WT 3.3 lb)
Sanibel
05Jan2007
...the frigate bird, and the boatswain bird...
soar at high altitudes for long distances on
motionless wings.
soar at high altitudes for long distances on
motionless wings.
(Lawrence Hargrave)
Has the largest wing area
to body wt. of any bird.
to body wt. of any bird.
© BirdNote,
Bob Sundstrom
Fregata is a French mariners
name for the swift (warships).
name for the swift (warships).
© Audubon
Society
Society
© Wikipedia
Bunche Beach Preserve
San Carlos Bay
San Carlos Bay
05Apr2022
female