Magnificent frigatebird [Fregata magnificens]
Description
The magnificent frigatebird is a large seabird in the frigatebird family. It is widespread in the tropical Atlantic, breeding colonially in trees in Florida, the Caribbean and Cape Verde Islands. The magnificent frigatebird is 100 cm (39 in) long with predominantly black plumage.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Birds
Aves
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| Order |
Cormorants and Shags
Suliformes
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| Family |
Frigatebirds
Fregatidae
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| Genus |
Frigatebirds
Fregata
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