Photography of Birds – Set # 199

Set # 199

Black Skimmers

The Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) is a tern-like seabird, one of three very similar birds species in the skimmer genus Rynchops in the gull family Laridae. It breeds in North and South America. Northern populations winter in the warmer waters of the Caribbean and the tropical and subtropical Pacific coasts, but the South American races make only shorter movements in response to annual floods which extend their feeding areas in the river shallows.

Magnificent Frigatebirds

The Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) or man o’ war is a seabird of the frigatebird family Fregatidae. With a length of 89–114 centimetres (35–45 in) and wingspan of 2.17–2.44 m (7.1–8.0 ft) it is the largest species of frigatebird. It occurs over tropical and subtropical waters off America, between northern Mexico and Perú 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.

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13 thoughts on “Photography of Birds – Set # 199”

Jane's Heartsong on December 15, 2020 at 11:07 am said:

Wow, that is a huge wingspan on the frigate bird.

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- H.J. for avian101 on December 15, 2020 at 4:51 pm said:
  
  Yes, they are great fliers. Thanks, Jane. 🙂
  
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doerfpub on December 15, 2020 at 12:04 pm said:

Thanks for the Magnificent Frigatebird shots – they are only my top 10 birds to get list and appreciate the inspiration

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- H.J. for avian101 on December 15, 2020 at 4:56 pm said:
  
  You won’t be disappointed! Thanks, Brian. 🙂
  
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Clare Pooley on December 15, 2020 at 12:37 pm said:

Great shots as always, HJ! I hope you and your family are keeping well. 🙂

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- H.J. for avian101 on December 15, 2020 at 4:58 pm said:
  
  Yes! We’re all well. Thanks so much, Clare. My best to your family and you! 🙂
  
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  - Clare Pooley on December 15, 2020 at 6:41 pm said:
    
    Thank you very much, HJ! 🙂
tootlepedal on December 15, 2020 at 5:28 pm said:

That frigate bird is well named.

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- H.J. for avian101 on December 15, 2020 at 9:50 pm said:
  
  I think so… 🙂
  
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bayphotosbydonna on December 15, 2020 at 9:39 pm said:

Magnificent shots, HJ! ❤

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- H.J. for avian101 on December 15, 2020 at 9:47 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, Donna. 🙂
  
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Birder's Journey on December 16, 2020 at 11:54 am said:

Photo wonderful photos of both species, HJ! I especially love seeing the frigatebirds. We’ve seen them occasionally here in Florida, and once watched them fly over in Panama on a trip once as well. They really are magnificent!

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- H.J. for avian101 on December 16, 2020 at 4:52 pm said:
  
  The frigatebirds are impressive birds when flying. Thanks, Carol. 🙂
  
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