Magnificent Frigatebird
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Coast (extreme vagrant).
Diet: Fish, seabird theft.
Best time to spot: Forked tail; huge wings.
When to look
A rare visitor, not a resident. There is no dependable season, though most rarities are found during spring and autumn migration. More on the season in Rare birds in the UK.
How rare is it?
The Magnificent Frigatebird sits in our Legendary tier for the UK: a major rarity, where any record is big news. It is not on the Red or Amber lists in Birds of Conservation Concern 5.
Recent UK sightings
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Similar birds
- Ascension FrigatebirdLegendary · Coast (extreme vagrant)
- Cabot's TernLegendary · Coast (extreme vagrant)
- Double-crested CormorantLegendary · Lakes
- Great Blue HeronLegendary · Coast
- Moussier's RedstartLegendary · Coast (extreme vagrant)
- Pallas's GullLegendary · Lakes
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