Magnificent Frigatebird - Fregata magnificens

The Magnificent Frigatebird previously was also called the Man O'War. It is found along both coasts of North America and Mexico. They eat fish and will attack other seabirds to force them to disgorge their food. They can spend days and nights on the wing without landing. The males can inflate their bright red gular sac to attract females.

Juvenile

Juvenile 09/08/2011 - Aimakapa Pond, Kona, HI Juvenile 09/08/2011 - Aimakapa Pond, Kona, HI

Juvenile 09/08/2011 - Aimakapa Pond, Kona, HI Juvenile 09/08/2011 - Aimakapa Pond, Kona, HI

Juvenile 09/08/2011 - Aimakapa Pond, Kona, HI Juvenile 09/08/2011 - Aimakapa Pond, Kona, HI

Adult

Female 12/11/2015 - Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Kauai Female 12/11/2015 - Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Kauai	Female 12/11/2015 - Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Kauai Female 12/11/2015 - Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Kauai	Female 12/11/2015 - Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Kauai Female 12/11/2015 - Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Kauai
Female 12/02/2010 - Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Kauai Female 12/02/2010 - Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Kauai	Female 12/02/2010 - Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Kauai Female 12/02/2010 - Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Kauai	Female 12/02/2010 - Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Kauai Female 12/02/2010 - Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Kauai

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