frigatebird
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Noun — A frigatebird is any of five species of large seabird in the genus Fregata, the only genus in the family Fregatidae.
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How to use frigatebird
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frigatebird colony
soaring frigatebird
male frigatebird
frigatebird species
This is the standard, neutral name used in ornithology and general nature writing.
Etymology
Frigatebird is formed from the words frigate and bird, and partly translates the scientific genus name Fregata.
Full origin of frigatebird →Frequently asked questions
What is a frigatebird?
It is any of five species of large seabird belonging to the genus Fregata, in the bird family Fregatidae.
Where does the name frigatebird come from?
It combines the word frigate with bird, echoing the scientific genus name Fregata for these birds.
How many species of frigatebird are there?
There are five recognised species, all placed in the single genus Fregata.
