| C/S: | Magnificent Frigatebirds | |
| Fregata magnificens | ||
| Av. Size: | 39 in (100 cm); 85 in (215 cm) wingspan | |
| Identifying Characteristics: | males - black with red throat pouch; females have black heads, white belly; immature birds have white head and belly |
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| Range: | Florida, Caribbean Islands, Mexico through Central American and Caribbean, to Equador and the Galapagos Islands | |
| Habitat: | coastal areas | |
| Other Info/Notes on Photo: | male inflates patch during breeding season; these birds are often seen soaring | |
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