Large seabird
Dark brownish-black plumage
Long, pointed wings
Long, deeply forked tail
Short neck
Long, hooked bill
Male:
Red throat patch which inflates to attract mate
Female:
White breast
Juvenile:
White head and chest
Light bluish-grey legs, feet and bill
Listen to its call.
The first time I saw these magnificent birds in Puerto Vallarta, I was fascinated. They have a wingspan of up to seven feet and a slender, deeply-forked tail. Whenever I was near the shore, they could be seen hovering overhead. As the name suggests, truly magnificent!
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| male (non-breeding) |
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| female |
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Learn more about the Magnificent Frigatebird.
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