Facts: The Magnificent Frigatebird

Quick facts about these expert flyers and thieves! The magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens, man o war bird, pirate birds, devil birds). Magnificent frigatebird facts!

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References and Helpful Links
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Peterson, Virginia Marie. A Field Guide to Western Birds: A Completely New Guide to Field Marks of All Species Found in North America West of the 100th Meridian and North of Mexico. United Kingdom, Houghton Mifflin, 2001.

Telander, Todd. Birds of Florida: A Falcon Field Guide. United States, Falcon Guides, 2012.

Kaufman, Kenn. Lives of North American Birds. United States, Houghton Mifflin Company, 2001.

Nellis, David W.. Common Coastal Birds of Florida & the Caribbean. United States, Pineapple Press, 2001.

Clark, Gary. Book of Texas Birds. United States, Texas A&M University Press, 2016.
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Music: Fond Memories
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