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Great Frigatebird

Great Frigatebird

Fregata minor

Range & Recent Observations

Great Frigatebirdis a year-round resident and doesn't follow a migration flyway. See the Range tab for where it lives.

Last Spotted Near You

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Classification

Scientific name
Fregata minor
Family
Frigatebirds
Order
Suliformes

Similar species

Other members of the frigatebirds family recorded in North America — a useful place to start if you are not certain of your identification.

  • Lesser Frigatebird Fregata ariel
  • Magnificent Frigatebird Fregata magnificens

Know when the Great Frigatebird turns up near you

Add it to your watchlist and draw an alert zone around the places you actually bird. Birdr checks eBird reports and tells you when one is seen inside it.

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Gear for spotting Great Frigatebird

Optics

Best Binoculars for Beginners

You don't need to spend a fortune. These four pairs will get you birding confidently on day one.

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Cameras

Cameras for Bird Photography

From phone adapters to dedicated rigs, here's what actually works for capturing birds in the field.

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Optics

Spotting Scopes for Distance Birding

Essential for shorebirds, raptors, and anything too far for binoculars. Our tested picks.

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