Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Magnificent Frigatebird
Frégate superbe
Fregata magnificens
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Magnificent Frigatebird
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40" 101.6cm | 90" 228.6cm | 3.3lb. 1.5kg | Fregatidae | Fregata magnificens |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Magnificent Frigatebird has one of the widest wingspans of all the seabirds. This beautiful black-coloured frigatebird with its long forked-tail and long hook-bill can be seen all along the southern coast, from southern California to the northern countries of South America. Also, from northern Florida and southward throughout the islands in the Caribbean Sea. It is a native bird seen in Cuba.