Frigatebirds

Fregatidae

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A Field Guide to Eastern Birds. by Roger Tory Peterson.

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Frigattebirds are largely oceanic, tropical birds. The species are characterized by long, thin, hooked beaks, a forked tail, and long, thin, pointed wings. There are 5 species worldwide. A single species is found in North America, primarily along the coast of Florida.

Magnificent Frigatebird

Fregata magnifcens