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Magnificent Frigatebird

Fregata magnificens · Species of bird
Order
Suliformes
Codes
magfri, MAFR

About the Magnificent Frigatebird

The magnificent frigatebird, frigate petrel or man o' war is a seabird of the frigatebird family Fregatidae. With a length of 89–114 centimetres and wingspan of 2.17–2.44 m, 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.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderSuliformes
FamilyFrigatebirds (Fregatidae)
SpeciesFregata magnificens
Species Codesmagfri, MAFR

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Magnificent Frigatebird belong to?

The Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) belongs to the Frigatebirds family (Fregatidae), in the order Suliformes.

How can I identify the Magnificent Frigatebird?

The magnificent frigatebird, frigate petrel or man o' war is a seabird of the frigatebird family Fregatidae. With a length of 89–114 centimetres and wingspan of 2.17–2.44 m, it is the largest species of frigatebird. It occurs over tropical and subtropical waters off America, between northern Mexico ...

Where can I report a Magnificent Frigatebird sighting?

You can log sightings of Magnificent Frigatebird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code magfri, or on iNaturalist.