Magnificent frigatebird

(Fregata magnificens)

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Description

The common frigate or treasure ( Fregata magnificens ) is a Suliforme bird of the family Fregatidae.The common frigate is about one meter long and more than two wingspan,weighs only 1.5 kg.It is the bird with the largest wing surface per unit weight.The male is black and distinguished by a red gular bag.The female is smaller,has a head anegra and white chest.Juveniles have white heads.Only one egg is placed in the nest of sticks solidified through feces.The couple incubates the puppy alternately for 40 days.It feeds on fish caught on the surface,does not dive.It annoys the other birds in search of regurgitated fish.Often atobás and grazinas can get rid of the frigates landing in the water,since these birds can not swim

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Aves
Order:Suliformes
Family:Fregatidae
Genus:Fregata
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