Great Frigatebird
- Photos by Susan
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Differences between the
Great Frigatebird and
Magnificent Frigatebird:

Great Frigatebird: Male-Scapular feathers iridescence is green;
Female - red ring around eyes;
throat + breast is white;
Juvenile - face + throat is rust-tinged

Magnificent Frigatebird:
Male - Scapular feathers
irridescence is purple;
Female - blue ring around eyes;
black throat + white breast;
Juvenile - face + throat is white
 
 


 


 


 
     
     
     
     
     

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