Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens), female

            Baía do Sueste - Fernando de Noronha, PE, Brazil.

The Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) is the largest species of frigatebird. It measures 89–114 cm (35–45 in) in length, has a wingspan of 217–244 cm (85–96 in) and weighs 1,100–1,590 grams (2.43–3.51 lb).

It occurs over tropical and subtropical waters off America, between northern Mexico and Ecuador on the Pacific coast and between Florida and southern Brazil along the Atlantic coast. There are also populations on the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific and the Cape Verde islands in the Atlantic.

Frigatebirds do not swim and with their short legs cannot walk well. Having the largest wingspan-to-body-weight ratio of any bird, they are essentially aerial, landing only to roost or breed on trees or cliffs.

(from Wikipedia)

Known in Brazil as "fragata" and "tesourao".

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Suliformes
Family: Fregatidae
Genus: Fregata Degland & Gerbe, 1867
Species: F. magnificens Mathews, 1914
Binomial name: Fregata magnificens
   

Taken in: Brasil / Pernambuco / Pontinha (show map)

Taken on: February 21, 2015

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Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T3i, f/5.6, 1/1000 sec, 300mm, ISO 400 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS REBEL T3i
Lens:	EF70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
Aperture:	f/5.6
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/1000)
Focal Length:	300mm
ISO:	400
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Spot
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop CS5.1 Windows
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