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Ascension Frigatebird

Fregata aquila

Photo by Scarletthdz
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This species is very similar to the other frigatebirds and is similarly sized to all but Lesser Frigatebird. It has a white axillary spur, and juveniles show a white head, and a distinctly white hind neck with no reddish-brown hue. It has a brown breast band.

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Ascension Frigatebird

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PublishedFebruary 26, 2011

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